There are a range of reasons for repotting a plant. From wanting it to grow more and realising your Paper Birch 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 Betulaceae family of botany.
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Repotting Paper Birch from one pot to another step by step
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Paper Birch.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Paper Birch
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Paper Birch loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Paper Birch needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Spring and soil ph which is Acidic, neutral to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Paper Birch out of the original pot
Paper Birch 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 Paper Birch as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Paper Birch to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Paper Birch would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Sandy, loamy, moist soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Paper Birch with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Pagoda Dogwood so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
What is the best way to take care of Paper Birch?
Paper Birch is not only relatively easy to repot but you should also be able to read on below for more information on it’s long term care to make sure it stays healthy for months to come.
What plant family is Paper Birch from?
Paper Birch is from the family of Betulaceae and you may have also known that it is a type of Tree which is non-toxic once mature.
What other names does Paper Birch have?
Exploring the scientific and botanical names of Paper Birch? Names such as Paper Birch Betula papyrifera or Betula papyrifera might ring a bell. These names may be associated with repotting similar plants you could have heard of like Osakazuki Japanese Maple.
Managing the growth and care of Paper Birch following repotting
Repotting is most of the time going to help your Paper Birch 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 2-7 (USDA) and in a similar climate to where the plant would have usually been growing (North America).
This is vital to maximise the chance it will reach its mature size of 50-70 ft. tall, 25-50 ft. wide. Also, a final factor in ensuring that Paper Birch 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 Partial exposure.
Where should you keep Paper Birch? Inside or outside?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Paper Birch outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Paper Birch 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 Paper Birch is in the 2-7 (USDA) hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.
How will you know you have successfully repot Paper Birch?
Like all plants in the same family like Panicle Hydrangea, a mature Paper Birch may get to 50-70 ft. tall, 25-50 ft. wide but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of Yellow, brown (male), or green (female) blooms during the Spring period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.