Your Weeping Willows should be repotted with care and in this article we go over exactly how to do it. Coming from the Salicaceae 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 Weeping Willows from one pot to another step by step
Read on for a simple yet effective three step process for repotting and growing your Weeping Willows.
First of all, get prepared for repotting Weeping Willows
Plan out how and when you’ll get your Weeping Willows loose to repot it. Consider how much water your Weeping Willows needs before repotting and look at the bloom time which is in Winter, Spring and soil ph which is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline to ensure the repotting process goes well.
Second of all, Take your Weeping Willows out of the original pot
Weeping Willows 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 Weeping Willows as it comes out.
Third and finally, repot Weeping Willows to a new pot
Achieving success in repotting Weeping Willows would be more likely if you used the ideal soil type of Moist soil. Fill in any air pockets in the new pot of your Weeping Willows with this soil and give it a final water afterwards. Perhaps even get your hands on more similar plants like Weeping Redbud so you can repot this and make use of any leftover soil afterwards.
Looking after your Weeping Willows
Read the following information carefully as it will walk you through how to make sure your Weeping Willows thrives after the repotting process is over
When can you expect your repotted Weeping Willows to bloom?
Like all plants in the same family like Weeping White Pine, a mature Weeping Willows may get to 35–50 ft. tall, 5–50 ft. wide but only if you take care of it. Better yet, it may even bloom. If you get a burst of Yellow blooms during the Winter, Spring period then you’ll know you’ve done the right job with repotting.
Once the repotting process is done for your Weeping Willows, what should you do?
When you repot, it’s important to make sure the repotting process is effective and your Weeping Willows grows to how tall it can get in its new pot which is 35–50 ft. tall, 5–50 ft. wide. Weeping Willows should also be kept in an area where the sun exposure is ideal and it gets Full exposure in its new home.
This shouldn’t be a big issue if you are growing your Weeping Willows in the recommended area of the US which is in the hardiness zone: 4–10 (USDA). With the right care and some common sense of the fact Weeping Willows is usually found in Asia, it should grow well.
After repotting Weeping Willows, should you keep inside or out?
To answer the question of if you should plant or repot your Weeping Willows outside or inside, you should look at the ideal environments for the plant. consider that Weeping Willows is native to Asia and then take into consideration whether your area has a similar climate based on your knowledge.
Another thing that you should consider is that Weeping Willows is in the 4–10 (USDA) hardiness zone in the United States. Visit this website to work out what zone you live in and make the right decision.
General care for repotting Weeping Willows
To take care of your Weeping Willows in the best way after repotting, make sure you research how to take care of Tree in general as your plant is from the same family. In latin, this family name is called Salicaceae that is safe.
What is Weeping Willows called botanically?
Your Weeping Willows 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 | Weeping Willows Salix babylonica |
|---|---|
| Botanical name | Salix babylonica |
For a different plant in this family, check out Gerbers which will provide a nice contrast. Alternatively, to find a plant that is can be repotted in a similar way, maybe Weeping Norway Spruces are a good fit as they are in the same family.