How Do You Repot Citrus Trees

Set the tree atop the soil in the new pot, adjusting the depth of the soil so the root ball sits a couple inches (5 cm.) beneath the rim of the container. Fill in around the roots with more soil until the tree is potted at the same depth it was in its old pot. Water the tree thoroughly to allow the soil to settle.

What is the best potting soil for citrus trees?

Citrus trees prefer a well-draining potting soil that provides a mix of aeration and water-holding capacities. They thrive in soil with a pH between 5.5 and 7.0. A good potting mix for citrus trees includes 2 parts peat moss, 2 parts perlite, and 1 part aged compost.

Do citrus trees need special soil?

Citrus plants generally like a well-drained, slightly acidic soil but they do grow well in a variety of soils and more dense clay soils taking longer to drain water through than bark based compost.