Osmanthus Flower Planting Temperature
An introduction to the planting temperature of Osmanthus flowers and the methods of Osmanthus cutting for netizens, which is a very good piece of knowledge about green plants and flowers. It is recommended to collect it!
Many plants in the Oleaceae family have a strong fragrance, such as Jasmine and Cassia. They are frequently seen and cared for by flower enthusiasts. There is also an Osmanthus flower with a very strong fragrance, but it is not as popular in the north as Jasmine and Cassia. This flower is Osmanthus fragrans, also known as large-flowered Jasmine, four-season Osmanthus, and Suoying, etc.
Osmanthus flowers have a very strong fragrance that can decompose odors in the air, playing a role in killing bacteria and effectively purifying the air. In ancient times, there were Osmanthus flowers in the Lingnan region. Women in ancient times often boiled Osmanthus flowers in water and used the resulting liquid to wash their faces and hair, moisturizing their skin and nourishing their hair. Some women in secluded rooms also liked to string colorful silk threads through the Osmanthus flowers to make hair combs and wear them in their hair. This shows that the history of Osmanthus flowers is very long, and they have many uses.
The natural blooming period of Osmanthus flowers is from May to October. In some southern regions, they may start blooming as early as February. Spring is a crucial season for caring for Osmanthus flowers. Flower enthusiasts need to do three things in spring to make the Osmanthus flowers bloom more and for a longer period.
One. Repotting and changing soil
Osmanthus flowers have a very long blooming period. It is best for flower enthusiasts to repot and change the soil for Osmanthus flowers every spring. Osmanthus flowers do not have high requirements for pots, like clay, ceramic, or terra cotta pots, which are all suitable. These types of pots have good breathability, which is beneficial for the growth of Osmanthus flowers. Flower enthusiasts should avoid using porcelain pots and some plastic pots with poor breathability to plant Osmanthus flowers. Of course, some new types of plastic pots with good at breathability, such as green mountain pots, galvanized pots, and Alice pots, can also be used to plant Osmanthus flowers.
Osmanthus Flower Planting Temperature
Osmanthus flowers prefer well-drained, slightly acidic soil. Flower enthusiasts can mix the soil for potted Osmanthus flowers as follows: 4 parts of peat soil, 2 parts of decomposed leaf soil, 2 parts of pine needle soil, 2 parts of river sand or perlite, and add an appropriate amount of bone meal as a base fertilizer.
Two. Spring pruning is beneficial for Osmanthus flowers to bloom more
Heavy pruning of Osmanthus flowers is best done in spring. Flower enthusiasts can cut the lateral branches of the Osmanthus plant shorter to promote the growth of more branches and more flowers. It is also necessary to cut off some weak and vigorous branches to avoid consuming too much nutrients and make them look more beautiful. Moreover, pruning of branches with residual flowers should be done promptly after the blooming period.
Three. To make potted Osmanthus flowers bloom more, start fertilizing in spring, but not too much or too often
It is very important to start fertilizing Osmanthus flowers from spring. After the Osmanthus flowers start growing, flower enthusiasts should fertilize them with a phosphorus and potassium-based fertilizer every half a month, which will make the Osmanthus flowers bloom continuously, with many fragrant flowers. Fertilizing Osmanthus flowers should not be too frequent, and the fertilizer should not be too concentrated to avoid burning the roots of the Osmanthus flowers.
After doing the above three points, flower enthusiasts should also place the Osmanthus flowers in a suitable environment for care. Osmanthus flowers like sunlight but can tolerate semi-shade. They are afraid of very strong sunlight in summer, so when the temperature rises and the sun is very strong, flower enthusiasts can place the potted Osmanthus flowers in a place with half-day morning sun. After the beginning of autumn, the Osmanthus flowers can be moved back to a well-lit area for care.
In April and May, the air in many northern regions is relatively dry, so northern flower enthusiasts should often spray water on the leaves and around the Osmanthus flowers in spring to increase air humidity, which is beneficial for the germination and growth of Osmanthus flower branches and leaves.
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