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Selecting the Right Variety, Suitable Soil, Light and Temperature, Watering and Fertilizing, Pruning and Shaping, Pest and Disease Control, Propagation Method

Container-grown yellow osmanthus, with its elegant fragrance and bright yellow flowers, has become a favorite of many flower enthusiasts. It is not easy to make container-grown yellow osmanthus bloom profusely. This article will reveal how to make container-grown yellow osmanthus bloom more and provide practical maintenance tips.

Selecting the Right Variety

Among many yellow osmanthus varieties, choosing a variety suitable for container planting is crucial. Varieties that are cold-resistant, drought-resistant, and have a strong growth momentum are more suitable for container planting, such as 'Marigold' and 'Canary', which bloom profusely and have a long blooming period.

Suitable Soil

Yellow osmanthus is not picky about soil, but it prefers loose, breathable, and well-draining sandy soil. A mixture of leaf mold, garden soil, and sand can be used in proportion. The soil pH value should be between 6.5 and 7.5.

Light and Temperature

Yellow osmanthus enjoys sunlight and should be placed in a sunny location. In summer, it can be slightly shaded to avoid direct strong sunlight. In winter, the room temperature should be kept above 5°C to prevent frost damage. Suitable temperature is conducive to the blooming of yellow osmanthus.

Watering and Fertilizing

Yellow osmanthus prefers a humid environment but dislikes waterlogging. Watering should be done when the soil is dry and slightly moist. In the hot summer season, the watering frequency can be increased appropriately. For fertilizing, spring and autumn are the vigorous growth periods of yellow osmanthus, and a compound fertilizer can be applied once a month. During the blooming period, an appropriate amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be applied to promote flowering.

Pruning and Shaping

Yellow osmanthus grows quickly and should be pruned in time to maintain a beautiful shape. Before the new buds sprout in spring, a heavy pruning can be done to promote vigorous growth. After blooming, the spent flowers should be promptly removed to encourage the plant to bloom again.

Pest and Disease Control

Yellow osmanthus is susceptible to pests such as aphids and red spiders. When pests and diseases are found, insecticides should be sprayed in a timely manner for control. Keeping the plant ventilated and clean also helps prevent pests and diseases.

Propagation Method

Yellow osmanthus can be propagated by methods such as sowing, cutting, and division. Cutting propagation has a higher survival rate. Choose a healthy branch, cut it into 10-15 cm in length, insert it into a sand bed, keep it moist, and it will root in about 20 days.

To make container-grown yellow osmanthus bloom more, comprehensive maintenance is needed from aspects such as variety selection, soil, light, temperature, watering, fertilizing, pruning, pest and disease control, and propagation. As long as these techniques are mastered, your yellow osmanthus will surely bloom fully and fill the air with fragrance.

References:

《Comprehensive Guide to Flower Maintenance》, China Agricultural Press, 2018 Edition.

《Cultivation and Maintenance of Container-Grown Yellow Osmanthus》, China Flower Newspaper, June 15, 2019.