There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Italian Cypress is restricted in its container to changing the pot because it has gotten old like any other type of Tree you may grow for fun. Whatever your reason, the below steps should lead you in the right direction to replacing the pot of your Tree, a type of plant in the Cupressaceae family of botany.
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Repotting Italian Cypress from one pot to another step by step
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Italian Cypress, just like you would repot your Inaba Shidare Japanese Maple as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Italian Cypress 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 Italian Cypress by checking the soil ph (5.5-7.5) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Italian Cypress is: nan. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Italian Cypress
Patience is key when extracting your Italian Cypress from the pot. Depending on the age of the Italian Cypress, 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 Italian Cypress for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Italian Cypress from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Well-drained sandy loam soil and allow your Italian Cypress to flourish.
How to nurture your Italian Cypress
Read on for some additional information on the care of Italian Cypress.
Should you keep your repotted Italian Cypress inside or outside?
Whether Italian Cypress is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Italian Cypress from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: Mediterranean basin. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: 7-10 (USDA)
What should you expect if you have repot Italian Cypress correctly?
There is nothing better than seeing Italian Cypress flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect nan blooms in the nan time and enjoy seeing your Italian Cypress grow up before these months to around 50 ft. tall, 4-5 ft. wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Ironwood instead.
After you have repot Italian Cypress, how should you take care of it?
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Italian Cypress grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 50 ft. tall, 4-5 ft. wide. Italian Cypress should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Full to part exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Italian Cypress in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 7-10 (USDA). With the right care and some common sense of the fact Italian Cypress is usually found in Mediterranean basin, it should grow well.
More information about Italian Cypress after repotting
To master aftercare for Italian Cypress 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 Cupressaceae, 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 is Italian Cypress called botanically?
Your Italian Cypress may have other names you could call it. Consider the botanical and scientific names for the plants below. You may need this information when considering what soil type to buy or to get more specific on how to take care of it.
| Scientific name | Italian Cypress Cupressus sempervirens |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Cupressus sempervirens |
For a different plant in this family, check out Bonesets which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Horse Chestnut Trees are a good fit as they are in the same family.