Hoptree, from the Rutaceae of plants, is a type of Tree that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Tree to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
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How to repot Hoptree
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Hoptree, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Hoptree profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Hoptree if you want to get the most out of repotting. In addition to this, consider watering generously beforehand to loosen the soil and you have the right soil for your Hoptree to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Spring |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Neutral |
2 – Turn your Hoptree and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Hoptree, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Hoptree up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Hoptree in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Hoptree, the soil type you should use is Well-drained soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Hoptree before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Hinoki Cypress so you don’t waste soil.
How to care for Hoptree
After the repotting process for Hoptree is over, it is important that you are clued up on how to take care of it into the future.
What kind of plant is Hoptree?
To master aftercare for Hoptree too, research Tree care requirements in general to gain a broader understanding of your plant. These type of plants share the same family name, known in latin as Rutaceae, so becoming an expert on this type of plant could really help. When the plant is mature, you can expect it to be benign.
What other names does Hoptree have?
There may be other more scientific names for your Hoptree such as Hoptree Ptelea trifoliata or ‘Ptelea trifoliata’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Himalayan Birch or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Calathea White Fusion to continue repotting.
If your Hoptree is repotted, will it bloom?
Witnessing Hoptree flourish after you have done the right repotting process is very satisfying. Anticipate Green, white blooms in the Spring time and relish the sight of your Hoptree maturing leading up to the bloom, reaching around 15–20 ft. tall, 15–20 ft. wide. Perhaps if you really like the way your plant has grown you could grow a similar plant like Hong Kong Orchid Tree.
Hoptree: taking care of your green companion after repotting
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Hoptree grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 15–20 ft. tall, 15–20 ft. wide. Hoptree should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Partial, shade exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Hoptree in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 4-9 (USDA). With the right care and some common sense of the fact Hoptree is usually found in North America, it should grow well.
Should you grow your repotted Hoptree in your house or outside?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Hoptree outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Hoptree is native to North America and then take into consideration whether your area has a similar climate based on your knowledge.
Another thing that you should consider is that Hoptree is in the 4-9 (USDA) hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.