Four-season osmanthus cultivation guide, flowers blooming throughout the year, filling the home with fragrance.

Introduction to the Text Directory:

Four-season osmanthus buying guide, Four-season osmanthus planting, Four-season osmanthus maintenance, Four-season osmanthus propagation

Cinnamon, known since ancient times as the "Queen of Flowers," captivates with its unique fragrance. The four-season osmanthus, in particular, with its evergreen nature and continuous blooming, has become a favorite of many flower enthusiasts. How to cultivate four-season osmanthus to make it fragrant throughout the year at home? This article will provide a detailed analysis of the cultivation methods for four-season osmanthus.

Four-season osmanthus buying guide

When buying four-season osmanthus, first choose plants with well-developed roots, lush foliage, and no diseases or pests. You can observe whether the leaves are fresh and green, the veins clear, and check for withered branches or rotten roots. It is best to purchase from well-known flower markets or reputable merchants to ensure healthy and high-quality osmanthus.

Four-season osmanthus planting

1. Planting time: Four-season osmanthus is suitable for planting in spring and autumn when the climate is favorable for plant survival.

2. Planting soil: Choose well-drained, breathable soil such as sandy soil or leaf mold, with a slightly acidic pH value.

3. Planting method: When digging the hole, the diameter and depth should be slightly larger than the plant's root system. Place the plant in the hole, spread the roots, then fill with soil, compact it, and water thoroughly.

Four-season osmanthus maintenance

1. Watering: Four-season osmanthus prefers a moist environment but dislikes waterlogging. During the growing period, keep the soil moist, increase watering frequency during the hot summer, and reduce it in winter.

2. Fertilizing: Spring and autumn are the peak growing periods for osmanthus. Apply a compound fertilizer once a month to promote plant growth. Reduce fertilizing in summer and winter to avoid fertilizer damage.

3. Pruning: During the growth of osmanthus, prune dead, diseased, and dense branches to maintain good ventilation and light, promoting new branch growth.

4. Disease and pest control: Regularly inspect the plants, and promptly control diseases and pests. Use biological or chemical pesticides for spraying, but be cautious to ensure safety and avoid harm to the environment and human health.

Four-season osmanthus propagation

1. Division propagation: Dig up well-developed plants, divide them into multiple ones, and plant them separately.

2. Cutting propagation: Choose healthy branches, cut them into 15-20 cm lengths, insert them into a sand bed, keep them moist, and transplant them after they take root.

Cultivating four-season osmanthus is not difficult. By mastering the key aspects of buying, planting, maintaining, and propagating, you can enjoy the beauty and fragrance of four-season osmanthus at home. Let's all care for this beautiful flower, fill our homes with fragrance, and share a beautiful life together.

References:

《Flower Cultivation》, China Agricultural Publishing House, 2018th edition.

《China Flowers》, China Flower Association, Issue 2, 2020.