With the continuous pursuit of people's quality of life, the art of penjing has gradually entered thousands of households. Osmanthus penjing is deeply loved by flower friends for its unique fragrance and beautiful shape. Many flower friends have a question when maintaining osmanthus penjing: Does osmanthus penjing fear sun exposure? This article will answer this question in detail and provide maintenance skills for osmanthus penjing.
Does osmanthus盆景 fear sun exposure?Osmanthus penjing does not fear sun exposure, but excessive exposure can affect its growth and ornamental effect. Osmanthus loves light and requires sufficient sunlight to promote its growth and flowering. In hot summers, strong sunlight can cause certain damage to osmanthus penjing. Reasonably adjusting the placement of osmanthus penjing to avoid excessive exposure is the key to its maintenance.
Osmanthus penjing maintenance skills1. Lighting
Osmanthus penjing loves light and should be placed in a sunny area. In summer, it should be properly shaded to avoid direct sunlight. In winter, it can be moved to an indoor or sunny area to facilitate its growth.
2. Watering
Osmanthus penjing requires a higher demand for water but not too much. When watering, keep the soil moist but do not waterlog. In hot summers, the watering frequency should be increased to keep the soil moist; in winter, reduce watering to avoid root rot.
3. Fertilizing
Osmanthus penjing has a high demand for fertilizer but should be applied in moderation. During the growing season, apply a compound fertilizer once a month, and apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before and after flowering to promote blooming. When fertilizing, pay attention to the amount and method of application to avoid root burn.
4. Pruning
Pruning of osmanthus penjing should be timely to maintain its beautiful shape. During the growing season, it can be pruned appropriately to remove weak, crossed, and dense branches to facilitate ventilation and light penetration. After flowering, trim the remaining flowers in a timely manner to promote the generation of new flower buds.
5. Pest and disease control
Osmanthus penjing is susceptible to pest and disease infestations, such as aphids and red spiders. When pests and diseases are found, take measures in a timely manner, such as spraying pesticides or pruning diseased branches, to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
Osmanthus penjing does not fear sun exposure but needs to pay attention to reasonable adjustment of placement to avoid excessive exposure. With the above maintenance skills, your osmanthus penjing will surely grow vigorously and add a beautiful landscape to your life.
References:
Penjing Maintenance Manual, published by China Forestry Publishing House in 2018.