How to Care for Osmanthus
Today, we will introduce some small experiences on how to care for osmanthus and the methods of osmanthus maintenance and management. Detailed introduction is as follows:
Osmanthus, as one of the traditional top ten flowers in China, is an ornamental flower that combines both beautiful trees and fragrant flowers. How to raise and take good care of an osmanthus tree? Let's introduce from four aspects: soil, light, fertilization, and watering.
1. Soil
For potting osmanthus trees, it is necessary to choose suitable soil for planting. Osmanthus prefers soil with high breathability and good drainage. You can mix fertile black soil and sandy soil in a ratio of 3:1. This mixed soil is most suitable for the growth of osmanthus trees.
2. Light
In the early stage of raising osmanthus trees, the demand for sunlight is relatively low, and it should be avoided to expose to strong direct sunlight to prevent leaf damage and affect the appearance. In the middle and later stages, ensure 5-8 hours of normal sunlight every day. Long-term shading is not conducive to the growth of osmanthus tree branches and leaves.
3. Fertilization
The soil in the pot must be able to supply sufficient nutrients to ensure a long blooming period and a large number of flowers for the osmanthus tree. It is necessary to fertilize twice a year, once in summer and once in winter. You can choose farm manure (1-2 pounds per plant) or nitrogenous fertilizer (0.1-0.3 pounds per plant). Fertilizing in the morning is best, as it is beneficial for the roots of the osmanthus tree to absorb nutrients.
4. Watering
During the planting of osmanthus trees, be careful to prevent waterlogging, ensure that the pot has good drainage, and soil积水 can lead to root rot, slow growth, and difficulty in flowering. In the early stage of planting, observe the soil surface, water when the soil is dry, and water thoroughly. Adult osmanthus trees have strong drought resistance and require less water. There is no need for excessive watering, once or twice a week is sufficient.
The above is a comprehensive explanation of how to care for osmanthus and the methods of osmanthus maintenance and management. I hope it can solve your problems with green plants.