How to Plant Osmanthus
Answering netizens' questions about how to plant osmanthus and the planting time and methods of osmanthus trees, the following knowledge about green plants and flowers is provided:
Osmanthus is evergreen throughout the year, with lush branches and leaves, blooming in autumn with a fragrant aroma. It prefers a warm and humid environment. It is also relatively easy to cultivate, making it popular among many families, with many people keeping it at home for care. Let's introduce the planting methods of osmanthus from four aspects: timing selection, soil preparation, potting inspection, and starting to plant.
1. Timing Selection
Planting osmanthus in spring is more suitable because at this time, the growth of osmanthus will be better, and it will recover more quickly after planting. Moreover, its survival rate is higher than that at other times.
2. Soil Preparation
Osmanthus planting has certain requirements for soil. It is recommended to choose a loose, fertile, and well-ventilated slightly acidic soil, as this is more beneficial for its growth. Garden soil can be used directly. If you want it to grow faster, you can add a little humus and a small amount of organic fertilizer. You can also choose to mix some stones into the soil, which can increase the distance between the soil particles and improve soil permeability.
3. Potting Inspection
Before planting in a pot, it is necessary to cut off old branches, withered branches, and weak branches, and also check the growth status of its roots. If there are old or diseased roots, they need to be cut off. And it needs to be disinfected, or the root recovery will be slower.
4. Starting to Plant
Thoroughly mix organic fertilizer into the soil, then fill the pot with soil, making sure the roots do not come into direct contact with the soil. Fill to an appropriate height, and then place the treated osmanthus seedling into the pot. Next, fill soil around it, and after filling, gently tap the pot to make the soil adhere to the roots. Press the soil lightly with your hands without too much force, as this may damage the roots. After filling, water the plant, making sure to reduce watering on cloudy days and increase watering during dry weather in summer and autumn.
The above is a specific introduction to how to plant osmanthus and the planting time and methods of osmanthus trees, for netizens' reference and learning.