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Should I feed or repot my Acer?

WildFlower_UKWildFlower_UK Posts: 236
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We brought this Acer 'Bi Hoo' last summer and it has been in its pot since then. Leaves are just coming through and I wondered whether it needs a feed, or even to be re-potted? If so, what feed/soil is best? Thank you.


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  • wild edgeswild edges Posts: 10,497
    Pot it into some ericaceous John Innes No3 with some blood, fish and bone.
    If you can keep your head, while those around you are losing theirs, you may not have grasped the seriousness of the situation.
  • FairygirlFairygirl Posts: 55,117
    Yes - and don't overpot it. A container just an inch or two bigger is ideal  :)
    I don't usually feed when re potting, but a basic food will do no harm.
    A nice mulch of bark/gravel depending on your preference is also good to retain moisture, and for appearance.  :)
    It's a place where beautiful isn't enough of a word....



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  • bcpathomebcpathome Posts: 1,313
    Definitely re pot into next size up from what it’s in . Use ericaceous compost for best results . It shouldn’t be needing fed after that . Remember to water it into its new pot with rain water if possible.They’re not keen on tap water .
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