The best time to repot boxwood and the key points of maintenance and management after repotting

The right time to repot boxwood

It is best to repot boxwood in spring, specifically around mid-April. The survival rate at this time is very high and the temperature has stabilized. It is the peak growth season for boxwood. Its germination ability is strong at this time, and repotting can reduce damage to the root system.

Preparations for boxwood repotting

Before repotting the boxwood, you need to prepare loose, breathable, permeable and highly fertile soil. When preparing the potting soil, you can mix garden soil and leaf mold, and then add an appropriate amount of base fertilizer and river sand, so that sufficient nutrition and drainage can be guaranteed.

Boxwood repotting methods and key points

1. Treat the root system: The boxwood that is to be repotted should be cut off from water in advance, so that it is easier to fall out of the pot. After the plant is dug out, the root system should be cleaned, and all rotten roots and old roots should be cut off. The wound should be disinfected and dried to avoid disease.

2. Transplant into a pot: Put half of the soil in a new pot, then plant the treated boxwood directly into the potting soil, fill the soil, compact it slightly, and water it thoroughly after planting, and it will soon resume growth.

3. Maintenance method: After the boxwood is repotted, it can be placed in a well-ventilated place, away from strong sunlight. It will adapt to the pot in about half a month. When it begins to sprout new leaves, it is necessary to add fertilizer in time to meet the growth needs of the plant.