What kind of soil is best for cultivating osmanthus
Today, I will explain in detail the best soil for cultivating osmanthus and the correct method of osmanthus maintenance in the aspect of green plants and flowers. It's a great tip, so I recommend you bookmark it!
Osmanthus is also known as rock osmanthus. It is one of the top ten famous traditional flowers in China, integrating greening, beautification, and aroma into an ornamental garden species. When osmanthus flowers bloom, they are refreshingly dust-free and浓 can be overwhelming, widely loved by everyone.
Osmanthus tree planting method:
1. Choosing soil is the first step in planting, and also the most important one. The soil requirement for planting osmanthus trees is slightly acidic and alkaline-free. Potted osmanthus can be planted with sandy soil that is deep, loose, fertile, and has good drainage. You can mix decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, sandy soil, and decomposed cake fertilizer in the ratio of 2:3:3:2, mix them evenly, and then plant them in pots.
2. The newly planted osmanthus tree must be watered to maintain the humidity in the air, but the osmanthus tree is not tolerant to waterlogging, so avoid water accumulation. In winter, potted osmanthus in the north should pay attention to indoor ventilation and lighting, and reduce watering. After April, you can appropriately increase the amount of water.
3. In summer, you can apply a phosphorus and potassium fertilizer to the osmanthus tree, which is beneficial for flower and leaf growth. After entering winter, you can apply an organic fertilizer, mainly decomposed cake fertilizer, and never use thick fertilizer. Fertilization should follow the principle of "fertilizing frequently with thin fertilizer", mainly using fast-acting nitrogen fertilizer, and fertilizing according to the growth of the osmanthus. For newly planted osmanthus, do not apply fertilizer too early to avoid root damage.
4. Osmanthus prefers to grow in a warm environment, with an average temperature of 14-28°C. It cannot be lower than 8°C in winter, and the humidity throughout the year is best maintained between 75%-85%.
5. In winter, the osmanthus tree should be moved indoors and placed in a sunny location to receive sunlight. In summer, when the sun is strong, it should be shaded, and it should have sufficient sunlight during the growing period to avoid flower bud differentiation.
6. The main diseases of the osmanthus tree are brown spot and leaf blight. You can use a 1:2:200 dilution of Bordeaux mixture for spraying. It is necessary to clean up the diseased and fallen leaves and remove the diseased leaves.
7. Prune the osmanthus tree in time, cutting off the diseased branches, withered branches, and overly long branches.
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