Poison Oak, from the Anacardiaceae of plants, is a type of Weed that should be relatively easy to repot. Read on below for the steps on repotting your Weed to upgrade the pot you want to keep it in.
Repotting Poison Oak – The ultimate guide
In this guide, we’ll navigate through the essential steps of repotting Poison Oak. Let’s begin!
1: Select the appropriate time for repotting Poison Oak
When you have decided on repotting, it becomes time to make the right plan to repot Poison Oak. Try to repot during a growth phase of the plant which usually comes before bloom time (which is in Spring). Also, it is useful to know that the soil ph for Poison Oak is pH 5.5–7.0 (Mildly acidic to neutral) so you can buy the right soil and get a testing kit if necessary.
2: Free your Poison Oak from its current container for repotting
How easy it is to take your Poison Oak out of the pot is up to how dry the soil is and the type of pot. This is why it is important to water in the previous step. However, with a few squeezes, bangs and maybe turning upside down, you should be able to remove your Poison Oak eventually.
3: Add your Poison Oak to its new home
The third and final step involves adding your Poison Oak in to its new home after you have removed it to complete repotting. Once done, pack in and cover the roots with well-draining, humus-rich loam soil as this is how it grows best. Poison Oak can then be watered a final time before being left for a while to let the roots settle. It is common to have to let the roots settle like other plants that have the same roots. Poison Hemlock is a good plant to grow if you would like a similar plant.
How to nurture your Poison Oak
Read on for some additional information on the care of Poison Oak.
Once the repotting process is done for your Poison Oak, what should you do?
To repot for the best effect, consider your hardiness zone in where you live and compare it to the recommended hardiness zone of Poison Oak which is Versatile. Poison Oak are native to North America. It is recommended that when considering the sun exposure for Poison Oak, it gets full sun exposure for it to grow best. Done right, you may expect it to grow Three to six feet height. Consider this when choosing the size of the pot when repotting.
Where should you keep Poison Oak? Inside or outside?
Deciding on keeping a plant outside can be a risky option if you’re not sure how well your Poison Oak will hold up in the change of climate. However, the good news is, now you have repotted it, it can always be brought back inside if you notice sub-optimal plant growth.
Take a look at the hardiness zone (Versatile) and the plant’s original native area (North America). Then compare it to whether you think your local environment will suit your Poison Oak or if you’re putting it at risk by keeping it outdoors.
How will you know you have successfully repot Poison Oak?
Achieving the desired height of Three to six feet height which is what you can expect after the right care for your Poison Oak should also come with White-greenish blooms at Spring time. Check out Poison Ivy for another example of a plant that blooms around the same time.
What other names does Poison Oak have?
There may be other more scientific names for your Poison Oak such as Poison Oak Toxicodendron diversilobum or ‘Toxicodendron diversilobum’ as a more botanical name. Consider repotting other plants like a Oriental Bittersweet or if you want to be different, another type of plant like Chia to continue repotting.
What kind of plant is Poison Oak?
Your plant is from the Anacardiaceae 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 Weed so can be repotted in a similar way. Once grown, you should note that when handling Poison Oak, it is toxic to humans if touched when interacted with.