Pawpaw is from the Annonaceae family of plants. This may not make much sense but the latin names for plants are often used to group them. It is a specific type of Tree so can be repotted in a similar way to your other type of Tree you may have.
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How to repot Pawpaw
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Pawpaw, just like you would repot your Paperbark Maple as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Pawpaw loose in the pot
Once you have decided on repotting, do you research. Without research, the repotting process may not be as effective as you think and you can use this as an opportunity to maximise the health and growth of your Pawpaw by checking the soil ph (Acidic, neutral) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Pawpaw is: Spring. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Pawpaw
Patience is key when extracting your Pawpaw from the pot. Depending on the age of the Pawpaw, it may have complex root systems. Take care and maybe turn it upside down to ease it out.
Third, select the soil optimally when preparing Pawpaw for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Pawpaw from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Moist but well-drained soil and allow your Pawpaw to flourish.
What is the best way to take care of Pawpaw?
Pawpaw is not only relatively easy to repot but you should also be able to read on below for more information on it’s long term care to make sure it stays healthy for months to come.
How will you know you have successfully repot Pawpaw?
Like all plants in the same family like Pata De Vaca, a mature Pawpaw may get to 15-25 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of Purple blooms during the Spring period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.
After you have repot Pawpaw, how should you take care of it?
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Pawpaw which is 5-8, USA. Pawpaw are native to North America. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Pawpaw, it gets Full, partial exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 15-25 ft. tall, 15 ft. wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
After repotting Pawpaw, should you keep inside or out?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Pawpaw will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (5-8, USA) and the plant’s original native area (North America). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Pawpaw or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
General care for repotting Pawpaw
First of all, once fully grown, Pawpaw is toxic to humans. When trying to find out more information about it so you can take better care of it, you may want to be aware of the other types of names and the fact that your Tree is in the Annonaceae family of plants.
What other names does Pawpaw have?
Pawpaw Asimina triloba or Asimina triloba are all other names you may have heard your Pawpaw be called. These names are more scientific and botanical. If you need more ideas for what plant to repot next, check out the below table.
| Our pick of a similar plant to repot | Paper Birch |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Paperwhite Narcissus |