There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Japanese Fern Tree 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 Sapindaceae family of botany.
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Repotting Japanese Fern Tree from one pot to another step by step
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Japanese Fern Tree.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Japanese Fern Tree
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Japanese Fern Tree loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Japanese Fern Tree needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Winter and soil ph which is Neutral, acidic to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Japanese Fern Tree out of the original pot
Japanese Fern Tree 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 Japanese Fern Tree as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Japanese Fern Tree to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Japanese Fern Tree would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Moist but well-drained soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Japanese Fern Tree with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Jack Pine so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
How to nurture your Japanese Fern Tree
Read on for some additional information on the care of Japanese Fern Tree.
Where should you keep Japanese Fern Tree? Inside or outside?
The reality is, there isn’t always one right answer for keeping Japanese Fern Tree inside or out as temperatures change and you may be able to get away with both at different times of the year. Nonetheless, with some key pieces of information, you should be able to make an informed decision by looking at the hardiness zone that is recommended for the plant which is 10–12 (USDA). In addition to this, understanding the kind of climate that the plant is from and is used to which is Sri Lanka, East Africa, India.
Japanese Fern Tree: taking care of your green companion after repotting
Repotting your Japanese Fern Tree requires a certain level of aftercare in order for it to reach its mature size of 15–30 ft. tall, 15–25 ft. wide. To repot in the best way, make sure you consider the hardiness zone of Japanese Fern Tree if you live in the USA which is 10–12 (USDA) and compare your current climate to where the native area is (Sri Lanka, East Africa, India). This ensures your Japanese Fern Tree gets Full, partial exposure which is recommended.
If your Japanese Fern Tree is repotted, will it bloom?
There is nothing better than seeing Japanese Fern Tree flourish after you have repotted it successfully. You can expect White (insignificant) blooms in the Winter time and enjoy seeing your Japanese Fern Tree grow up before these months to around 15–30 ft. tall, 15–25 ft. wide. If you don’t like the look of the type of plant you’re growing, perhaps try growing a Japanese Black Pine instead.
All about Japanese Fern Tree and it’s family
Your plant is from the Sapindaceae 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. Once grown, you should note that when handling Japanese Fern Tree, it is benign when interacted with.
Can Japanese Fern Tree be called anything else?
Your Japanese Fern Tree 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 | Japanese Fern Tree Filicium decipiens |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Filicium decipiens |
For a different plant in this family, check out Blue Eyed Grasss which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Jacaranda Trees are a good fit as they are in the same family.