How to cultivate osmanthus
This article provides an introduction on how to cultivate osmanthus and detailed knowledge on osmanthus management and maintenance in flower cultivation. Detailed content will be shared next.
By following four points when growing an osmanthus盆栽 on the balcony, the flowers will be abundant and fragrant, blooming beautifully year after year! More flowers on the branches, in clusters.
Autumn is approaching, in spring you can grow roses and hydrangeas, in summer you can grow water lilies, lotus flowers, blue snow flowers, and sunflowers. So what flowers can be grown in autumn? Growing an osmanthus tree in autumn is not bad. It blooms beautifully in autumn with an attractive plant shape, numerous flowers, and a delightful fragrance filling the room.
On the lush green branches are small, delicate flowers, exuding a captivating fragrance that intoxicates the soul. Growing an osmanthus tree in the courtyard, or placing it by the front door or on the balcony is quite nice.
Moreover, osmanthus is heat and cold resistant, not afraid of high temperatures in summer, as long as you water it frequently. It can also withstand freezing temperatures in winter and is very tough, easy to maintain. Its leaves are evergreen and flourish wherever it is grown, making it a great choice.
So how to care for and manage the camellia grown as a potted plant at home, to make its branches and leaves more lush, flowers more abundant, and the scent more fragrant?
How to cultivate osmanthus
1. When growing an osmanthus potted plant at home, be sure to choose a variety suitable for home planting because the space on the balcony, terrace, or small courtyard is limited. It's best to choose a dwarf variety that doesn't need to grow into a large tree.
After all, there isn't enough space for them to grow. Choose a dwarf variety with a more compact shape, lush foliage, and more flowering varieties, such as Dangui, Sijiguang, and Wanyinguang, which are suitable for growing at home and in pots.
2. Prepare suitable potting soil
The potting soil should be slightly acidic. You can use 4 parts of rich, loose, well-draining leaf mold soil, mixed with 4 parts of garden soil and 2 parts of sandy soil. This mixture of leaf mold soil and sandy soil is very good for growing osmanthus and promotes robust root growth.