How to cultivate osmanthus to make it bloom vigorously
An introduction to how to cultivate osmanthus to make it bloom vigorously and some green plant care tips for osmanthus. Next, the editor will introduce it to everyone.
"Not a breed of the mortal world, but移植from the moon. A touch of frosty fragrance, enough to make the mountains bloom."
Osmanthus is one of the top ten traditional famous flowers in China. It has a graceful posture, evergreen leaves, and blooms from September to November every year. The golden flowers on the branches of the osmanthus tree bloom in clusters, releasing a rich fragrance that refreshes the mind. Since ancient times, osmanthus has been considered a symbol of beauty, auspiciousness, and steadfastness. Those who achieve success and rapid advancement in their careers are called "breaking the osmanthus." If you have a sunny balcony at home and are tired of common flowers like roses and bougainvillea, you might as well consider keeping a pot of osmanthus.
The osmanthus tree has a vigorous vitality and good resistance, making it easier to care for than ordinary flower varieties. Osmanthus planted in the ground can grow into large trees, while potted osmanthus, due to the limitation of the pot, does not take up too much space. If you are really worried, you can choose smaller varieties like Dan Gui, Yin Gui, or Si Ji Gui.
The osmanthus tree has three major "likes," and by following these, it can grow wildly and bloom with a full tree of flowers in autumn.
1. Likes sunbathing
Outdoor osmanthus trees are often planted on both sides of roads and in sunny courtyards, because osmanthus is a very typical sun-loving plant. The same goes for potted ones; the care environment must have sufficient lighting conditions. If the osmanthus tree is kept in a dark place, the branches and leaves will not be able to grow, and over time, a large number of leaves will fall off.
How to cultivate osmanthus to make it bloom vigorously
A shady balcony is not suitable for growing osmanthus trees. If there is no sunny place at home, it is not recommended to keep osmanthus even if you like it very much. Only by placing the pot in a sunny position with good lighting can the osmanthus tree grow and bloom successfully throughout the year.
2. Likes fertilizer
Some people may not believe that the osmanthus tree likes fertilizer. In many people's印象, the osmanthus trees planted outdoors seem to be rarely fertilized, and they grow well.
In fact, this is because the roots of the osmanthus trees planted in the ground can grow deep, allowing them to absorb nutrients from the surrounding soil through the roots. However, for potted osmanthus trees, the roots are confined to the small pot, and the soil in the pot is limited. Moreover, as an upright plant, the osmanthus consumes more nutrients than low-growing herbaceous flowers, and the nutrients in the pot soil are quickly absorbed by the osmanthus tree. To prevent the osmanthus from growing slowly due to a lack of nutrition, gardening enthusiasts need to frequently apply fertilizer to supplement its nutrients.
Spring and autumn are the most vigorous growing seasons for osmanthus trees, so special attention should be paid to fertilization during these two seasons. After the branches sprout in spring, apply a small amount of solid fertilizer once every 30 to 40 days, or use liquid fertilizer once every 10 to 15 days. In autumn, before the flower buds appear, fertilize similarly to spring. After the flower buds appear, switch to high-phosphorus potassium fertilizers like potassium dihydrogen phosphate or "Flower Abundance No. 2," applying once every 10 days.