Chinese Yew is from the Taxaceae 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.
Chinese Yew – How to repot for best results
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Chinese Yew.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Chinese Yew
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Chinese Yew loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Chinese Yew needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Not grown for its flower and soil ph which is 6.0 to 8.0 to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Chinese Yew out of the original pot
Chinese Yew can be removed simply by loosening up with a few bangs on the side of the pot and the be turned upside down very carefully so as to not harm your Chinese Yew as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Chinese Yew to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Chinese Yew would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Loam with good drainage soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Chinese Yew with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Chinese Flame Tree so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
Looking after your Chinese Yew
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Chinese Yew thrives after the repotting process is over
Chinese Yew: taking care of your green companion after repotting
Repotting your Chinese Yew requires a certain level of aftercare in order for it to reach its mature size of 60 feet. To repot in the best way, make sure you consider the hardiness zone of Chinese Yew if you live in the USA which is 5 to 7 and compare your current climate to where the native area is (China and Vietnam). This ensures your Chinese Yew gets Full sun to partial shade exposure which is recommended.
When can you expect your repotted Chinese Yew to bloom?
Like all plants in the same family like Chinese Pistache, a mature Chinese Yew may get to 60 feet but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of Not grown for its flower blooms during the Not grown for its flower period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.
Should you grow your repotted Chinese Yew in your house or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Chinese Yew 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 to 7) and the plant’s original native area (China and Vietnam). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Chinese Yew or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
What kind of plant is Chinese Yew?
First of all, once fully grown, Chinese Yew is non-hazardous. 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 Taxaceae family of plants.
What is Chinese Yew called botanically?
Chinese Yew Taxus chinensis or Taxus chinensis are all other names you may have heard your Chinese Yew 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 | Chinese Fan Palm |
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| Our pick of a different plant to repot | Golden Star |