With the increasing pursuit of home environment,盆栽 plants have gradually become the favorite of indoor decoration. Osmanthus, as a traditional famous flower in China, is deeply loved by people for its unique fragrance and beautiful shape. If you want to keep a good pot of osmanthus, the selection of soil is essential. This article will introduce you to the selection and maintenance methods of osmanthus盆栽 soil in detail.
Osmanthus soil selection1, leaf mold soil
Leaf mold soil is the ideal soil for osmanthus盆栽, with good breathability and water retention. Leaf mold soil can promote the development of osmanthus root system, which is beneficial to the growth of plants. When selecting leaf mold soil, it should be ensured that the source is clean and free of diseases and insect pests.
2. Sandy soil
Sandy soil has good breathability and drainage, which is suitable for the growth of osmanthus. However, the water retention of sandy soil is poor, so it is necessary to add an appropriate amount of leaf mold soil or other organic matter to improve the soil structure.
3, mixed soil
In order to meet the various needs of osmanthus soil, leaf mold soil, sandy soil and peat soil can be mixed in a certain proportion to form a mixed soil suitable for osmanthus growth. The general proportion is leaf mold soil : sandy soil : peat soil = 3 : 2 : 1.
Maintenance of osmanthus盆栽 soil1, watering
Osmanthus likes humid environment, but avoids waterlogging. When watering, keep the soil moist but do not waterlogging. In high temperature summer, the frequency of watering can be appropriately increased. In low temperature winter, watering should be reduced to prevent frostbite.
2, fertilization
During the growth period of osmanthus, a proper amount of fertilizer should be applied. Generally, compound fertilizer or organic fertilizer can be used. The following points should be paid attention to when fertilizing:
(1) Apply thin fertilizer frequently: Do not apply too much fertilizer to avoid fertilizer damage.
(2) Fertilization time: Spring and autumn are the periods of vigorous growth of osmanthus. At this time, the amount of fertilizer should be increased appropriately.
(3) Fertilization method: Apply the fertilizer to the surface of the pot soil and then water it.
3, ventilation
Osmanthus likes ventilated environment and should keep indoor air circulation. In high temperature season, osmanthus can be moved to outdoor ventilated place for maintenance.
4, pest control
Osmanthus is prone to pests and diseases. If pests and diseases are found, measures should be taken in time. Common diseases and insect pests include aphids, red spiders, scale insects, etc. The control methods are as follows:
(1) Clean the environment: Regularly clean up the fallen leaves and weeds around the盆栽 to reduce the breeding of pests and diseases.
(2) Drug control: According to the types of pests and diseases, select the appropriate pesticides for control.
The selection and maintenance of osmanthus soil are the key to ensure the healthy growth of plants. By reasonably selecting soil, scientific fertilization, maintaining ventilation and preventing and treating pests and diseases, you can make your osmanthus盆栽 grow strong and bloom with charming flowers.
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