Your Ivory Silk Lilac should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Oleaceae family of plants, it is a good idea to look at other types of Tree to make the best decision when repotting as all Tree plants can be repotted in similar ways.
Repotting Ivory Silk Lilac – The ultimate guide
Read the essential steps below to ensure the thriving health of your Ivory Silk Lilac, from optimal timing and gentle extraction to precise soil selection as part of repotting.
1 – Water Ivory Silk Lilac profusely before repotting
Step one is all about preparation. Ensure you’re repotting during a growth phase of Ivory Silk Lilac 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 Ivory Silk Lilac to hand. The below table should help you out.
| Bloom time | Late June/July |
|---|---|
| Soil PH | Neutral |
2 – Turn your Ivory Silk Lilac and the pot upside down to repot
After you have watered your Ivory Silk Lilac, it should be easy to remove by pulling from the the root slowly and carefully or picking the Ivory Silk Lilac up and turning it on its head.
3 – Place Ivory Silk Lilac in new soil when repotting
Place in new soil in the new pot and add extra soil (if necessary) to the pot of your Ivory Silk Lilac, the soil type you should use is Clays, sandy loams, well-draining soil. It may be useful to check you have the right type of soil for your Ivory Silk Lilac before you begin the repotting process and maybe consider buying a plant that is similar like a Italian Cypress so you don’t waste soil.
Looking after your Ivory Silk Lilac
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Ivory Silk Lilac thrives after the repotting process is over
Once the repotting process is done for your Ivory Silk Lilac, what should you do?
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Ivory Silk Lilac grow, especially if you are moving it to a more suitably sized pot with some better fitting soil. However, once repotted, you should grow the plant in the right hardiness zone of USDA 3-7 and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (Japan).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 20-30 ft. tall, 15-20 ft. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Ivory Silk Lilac reaches this height and the full mature size that it can is to ensure the exposure from the sun is correct. Aim for it to get Full sun exposure.
When can you expect your repotted Ivory Silk Lilac to bloom?
To see your Ivory Silk Lilac reaching its full size of 20-30 ft. tall, 15-20 ft. wide requires your attention and care. Imagine it is a while after repotting and you have taken care of the plant in the right way. You’ll have the joy of seeing it burst into White blooms precisely during Late June/July time. This is achieved by taking care of your plant like you would any other similar plant like a Italian Stone Pine. Using the right care and being patient after you repot is key.
Is the best place to keep Ivory Silk Lilac indoors or outdoors after repotting?
Whether Ivory Silk Lilac is kept inside or out after repotting is dependent on personal preference and you may wish to rotate your Ivory Silk Lilac from one environment to the next as the seasons change. So, compare your local climate to your plants natural climate: Japan. Also, make sure you’re nearby the recommended hardiness zone if keeping outside: USDA 3-7
What plant family is Ivory Silk Lilac from?
Ivory Silk Lilac is from the family of Oleaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Tree which is benign once mature.
Can Ivory Silk Lilac be called anything else?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Ivory Silk Lilac? You may have come across Ivory Silk Lilac Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’ or Syringa reticulata ‘Ivory Silk’ in the past, You can research these names using trusted sources like wikipedia’s page on botanical names where you can find out a lot more information. These names provide a more in-depth understanding of your plant’s classification. You may even find ideas for choosing similar plants for your next repotting task like Ironwood. This plant shares similar characteristics so you may wish to repot them together.
On the other hand, if you’re in the mood for a change, why not explore the information we have on repotting a completely different plant like Blue Star Creeper?