Northern Osmanthus Bonsai Cultivation Methods
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Northern Osmanthus Bonsai Cultivation Methods
Mix garden soil, decayed leaf soil, and river sand, or garden soil, sawdust, and river sand. The roots of osmanthus are not tolerant to waterlogging, and good ventilation and water permeability are required. In the north, the choice of养护 location is very important. Osmanthus can tolerate low temperatures of about minus 10 degrees, and can spend the winter outdoors in areas south of the Yellow River. North of the Yellow River, it needs to be brought indoors for the winter.
Most varieties of osmanthus are not cold-tolerant. Only golden osmanthus is a cold-tolerant variety. Most golden osmanthus varieties can grow healthily at temperatures of about minus 10 degrees.
Golden osmanthus is the best variety for planting in the north, especially the August golden osmanthus variety in Henan. Or use golden osmanthus as the scion and small-leaf privet as the rootstock.
The grafted osmanthus can basically adapt to the low temperature of minus 15 degrees in the north and grow normally. So, how to take care of the grafted osmanthus bonsai to make it grow well?
Soil Configuration
Osmanthus prefers loose and breathable, well-drained slightly acidic soil, and the soil configuration can be adjusted in this direction.
Usually, a mixture of garden soil, decayed leaf soil, and river sand is sufficient, or a mixture of garden soil, sawdust, and river sand can also be used.
Moreover, the roots of osmanthus are not tolerant to waterlogging, and good ventilation and water permeability are required.
Cultivation Environment
In the north, the choice of cultivation location is very important. Osmanthus can tolerate low temperatures of about minus 10 degrees and can spend the winter outdoors in areas south of the Yellow River. North of the Yellow River, it needs to be brought indoors for the winter.
Osmanthus is a plant that loves light and requires ample sunlight. Except for shading the young seedlings of osmanthus in summer, the large seedlings can be exposed to full sunlight. Insufficient light will affect the growth of osmanthus, resulting in few flowers and poor aroma.
Water and Fertilizer Management
Osmanthus is afraid of waterlogging, so when watering, make sure there is no water accumulation. Water when the soil is dry, water thoroughly each time, and keep the soil moist. Reduce watering in low temperature winters.
In high summer, spray water on the leaves 2-3 times a day to cool and increase humidity.
Osmanthus has a large number of flowers and requires a lot of fertilizer. During the spring germination of branches and leaves, fertilization should focus on nitrogen fertilizer. From the end of May when the flower buds are differentiated until before flowering, fertilization should focus on phosphate fertilizer to promote flower bud differentiation, allowing for more flowers.
【Summary】
When cultivating osmanthus in the north, measures should be taken to keep warm in areas with severe cold in winter. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged when watering. For fertilization, use nitrogen fertilizer during the growth stage of branches and leaves, and apply more phosphate fertilizer before flowering to promote blooming.
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