How to plant osmanthus
The editor introduces to you how to plant osmanthus and the related experience of osmanthus cultivation techniques and management in flower planting. Next, the editor will explain.
Osmanthus is known for its strong fragrance when in bloom. It is a typical southern flower, and many northern flower enthusiasts like to grow it, but often can't grow it well. Today, I will tell you how to grow osmanthus well, starting from pot selection and maintenance.
The first point is what kind of pot to choose for osmanthus. Remember, when growing osmanthus, you must choose a suitable pot, preferably a breathable one. If you are a beginner, it is recommended to use a ceramic pot or a green mountain pot. The more bottom holes, the better the pot's breathability, which is the most suitable for osmanthus. Never use too large, too tall, or glazed or plastic pots for cultivation, as it is difficult for beginners to grow them well.
The second point is about soil preparation. The osmanthus we buy is often planted in red or yellow soil. After bringing the plant home, washing the roots and changing the pot directly to breathable soil is not correct. The potting process is very simple: wash off 1/3 to 2/3 of the soil, expose most of the roots, and then prepare the soil. Use half breathable soil and half garden soil, as this type of soil is the most suitable for osmanthus, because it is a woody plant, and its roots grow in heavy soil. Using soil with too good breathability may burden its growth.
The third point is to water, fertilize, and care for it. Osmanthus prefers moist soil. We should not let the potting soil become too dry. Dry soil exposed to sufficient light will cause the leaves to become dry. How to water it? As long as the soil surface dries down by one or two centimeters, water it thoroughly in time, and the osmanthus will not easily have problems. Also, do not water too frequently. This is how to water. Fertilizers should be chosen based on the growth season. For example, now is the growing season for osmanthus, and we can use multi-element fertilizers or fertilizers with high nitrogen content, ensuring it gets 2-3 times a month. Before it blooms, start using phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, such as monopotassium phosphate, 2-3 times a month to promote flower bud differentiation and blooming. This is how to fertilize, following the principle of applying thin fertilizers frequently and avoiding high concentrations.
The last point is to provide it with sunlight. How to provide it with sunlight? Osmanthus loves light, but it can be sensitive to direct sunlight in summer. In summer, we should shade it from 50% of the sunlight, and in other seasons, place it in the sunniest spot, so that the plant grows strong, the leaves and internodes are small, and there is no excessive growth. Sufficient sunlight also helps the flowers bloom well. It is a light-loving plant. If you follow the method recommended by Xiaoqi to grow osmanthus, it will also be fine indoors. Make sure the growing environment is well-ventilated. If ventilation is poor, regularly spray fungicides and add some to the water to prevent rotting roots and leaves. In fact, growing osmanthus is not difficult; the key is to use the right method. Once you learn it, you will be able to grow it well.
The above () introduces to you how to plant osmanthus and its cultivation techniques and management. Green plant enthusiasts may refer to this for reference.