How to grow Osmanthus aurantiacus
Today's detailed explanation on how to grow Osmanthus aurantiacus and 5 tips for spring maintenance of this green plant will surely be of help to you. Let's learn about it together!
Osmanthus aurantiacus is a very famous flower in China. Not only does it have high ornamental value, but it also emits a refreshing fragrance when placed at home, which is very pleasant to the senses. With the arrival of early spring, Osmanthus begins to slowly regain its growth momentum. Paying attention to these "5 points" of maintenance at this time will make its branches and leaves grow more vigorously!
1. Change pots in time to provide a good environment for Osmanthus, promoting faster growth of branches and leaves
The root system of Osmanthus aurantiacus is very developed and requires a relatively large growing space. If you want to promote faster growth of Osmanthus in early spring, changing pots is very necessary. Potting can provide a better growing environment for Osmanthus and replace the old soil with new soil, which can provide more nutrients to Osmanthus, making its branches and leaves grow faster!
Based on my past experience of growing Osmanthus, it is recommended to repot Osmanthus every year when it is still a seedling; after it becomes a large seedling, repot every 3 years. Each time you repot, you also need to prune the roots of Osmanthus to promote the growth of new roots!
How to grow Osmanthus aurantiacus
2. Prune branches and leaves to reduce nutrient loss and promote the growth of new branches
The pruning time for Osmanthus mainly falls in two periods: immediately after the blooming period and the early spring mentioned here. Osmanthus blooms in autumn, enters dormancy in winter, and is generally not pruned during winter to allow it to safely survive the winter. Therefore, in spring, there will be a lot of residual and dead branches on Osmanthus. Timely pruning to remove these residual branches can reduce nutrient loss and promote the growth of new branches!
3. Supplement watering to revive the plant and promote earlier leaf growth
Generally speaking, due to Osmanthus's well-developed root system, it has strong drought resistance and does not require excessive watering in daily maintenance. Excessive watering can easily lead to root rot, and in severe cases, even death!
But now it is already spring, and Osmanthus is gradually recovering from its dormant state. At this time, Osmanthus is in the period of growing new branches and leaves, which requires more water. Therefore, a little additional water can be provided in early spring. If the potting soil shows a whitish appearance, it can be watered.
4. Supplement fertilization to facilitate bud differentiation and a larger canopy
The growth of plants is always inseparable from the supply of fertilizers, and Osmanthus is no exception. If you want Osmanthus to produce more fresh green leaves in spring, you should fertilize it in time. Spring fertilization can use organic fertilizers, such as decomposed animal manure or fermented cake fertilizers, which can provide a large amount of nutrients to Osmanthus.
In addition, if you want to make the potting soil fertile, you should also mix some fertilizers into the soil when repotting Osmanthus; if you are lazy, you can also dig a few small holes around the pot and bury the fertilizers in them.
5. Supplement sunlight to increase the number of flowers and enhance fragrance
Osmanthus aurantiacus is a flower that loves sunlight and can even withstand direct exposure to the sun without significant damage. Insufficient sunlight can easily affect its development and cause the fragrance to become faint, which is a serious consequence!
Now that early spring has arrived, Osmanthus has begun to regain its growth momentum. If you want its green leaves to grow quickly, you need to supplement enough sunlight. Try to place Osmanthus outdoors for cultivation and let it absorb more than 4 hours of sunlight every day, which can promote the faster growth of new branches and leaves!
In spring, it is the best time for Osmanthus to sprout and flourish. If you want to grow Osmanthus well during this period, you need to pay more attention to the "5 points" mentioned by the editor of the Green Plant Enthusiast website. Daily maintenance of these points will help Osmanthus grow new leaves faster and lay a good foundation for future flowering!
The specific content mentioned above about how to grow Osmanthus aurantiacus and the 5 tips for spring maintenance of Osmanthus are provided for everyone's reference and operation.