When and how to repot boxwood? What should you pay attention to when repotting?

Boxwood repotting time

If you want to increase the survival rate of boxwood, it is recommended to repot it in spring, specifically around mid-April. At this time, the temperature has stabilized and it is the peak growth season for boxwood. Its germination ability is strong at this time. Repotting can reduce damage to the root system. After planting, the roots can adapt to the new environment more quickly and resume growth.

Boxwood repotting methods and steps

1. Prepare the soil: Before repotting the boxwood, 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.

2. 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 in the sun to prevent infection by bacteria and pathogens.

3. Transplant into a pot: Put new soil in the flowerpot, just half of it, 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.

Maintenance of boxwood after repotting

After repotting the boxwood, you should pay attention to the maintenance methods and subsequent management. If the methods are correct and the environment provided is suitable, it will adapt to the pot in about half a month. After repotting the boxwood, you can put it in a well-ventilated place, away from strong sunlight. When it starts to sprout new leaves, you should add fertilizer in time. Only with sufficient fertilizer and water can the plant grow vigorously.