Your Lipstick Palm should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Arecaceae 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.
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Repotting Lipstick Palm – The ultimate guide
In this article and the steps below, you’ll learn how to repot your Lipstick Palm, just like you would repot your Leyland Cypress as it is in the same family. Follow along as you do it or make notes if necessary.
First, get your Lipstick Palm 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 Lipstick Palm by checking the soil ph (Acidic to neutral) and timing the repot just before the bloom time of the plant too. The bloom time of Lipstick Palm is: Summer. Once you are sure when to repot, water your soil in preparation for extraction.
Second, prepare the new pot for your Lipstick Palm
Patience is key when extracting your Lipstick Palm from the pot. Depending on the age of the Lipstick Palm, 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 Lipstick Palm for repotting
So you have prepared your new pot and also removed Lipstick Palm from the old pot. The final step is simple, fill in any gaps with Loamy, moist but well-drained soil and allow your Lipstick Palm to flourish.
Caring for your Lipstick Palm into the future
Once the repotting procedure for Lipstick Palm is complete, it becomes crucial to familiarize yourself with its ongoing care requirements so you can avoid having to repot again or worse, the death of your plant.
Where should you keep Lipstick Palm? Inside or outside?
When it comes to repotting your Creeping Zinnia and deciding on growing it inside your house or outside, you will need the two pieces of information below. Compare the weather near you to the recommended growing conditions below for your Creeping Zinnia:
| Native area | Central America (Mexico, Guatemala) |
|---|---|
| Hardiness zone | 2–11 (true annual, grown in all USDA zones) |
If your Lipstick Palm is repotted, will it bloom?
Like all plants in the same family like Lightwood Tree, a mature Lipstick Palm may get to 25 to 35 ft. tall, 12 to 20 ft. wide but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of Green blooms during the Summer period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.
A guide on the long term care for Lipstick Palm after repotting
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Lipstick Palm which is Zone 11. Lipstick Palm are native to Malay peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Lipstick Palm, it gets Full to partial sun exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow 25 to 35 ft. tall, 12 to 20 ft. wide. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
What plant family is Lipstick Palm from?
Your plant is from the Arecaceae 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 Lipstick Palm, it is non-poisonous when interacted with.
What other names does Lipstick Palm have?
Ever wondered about the scientific and botanical identities of Lipstick Palm? You may have come across Lipstick Palm Cyrtostachys renda or Cyrtostachys renda 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 Lemon Tree. 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 Sunflower?