Four Seasons Osmanthus Potted Plant Cultivation Methods and Techniques
This article introduces the cultivation methods and techniques of Four Seasons Osmanthus potted plants and the knowledge about the noble trees and plants suitable for planting in Jiangsu Province. Let's continue with the introduction by the editor.
Osmanthus is very common as a street flower plant in Xiangyang City. Many places on both sides of the city roads are planted with osmanthus trees. In autumn, the whole city is filled with the fragrance of "sweetness," making it impossible not to fall in love with this city. Osmanthus is also a traditional flower plant in our country, with evergreen foliage and fragrant flowers, which are loved by people.
Most osmanthus varieties bloom in August and September, while the Four Seasons Osmanthus is a rather special variety that can bloom throughout the year with proper care and vigorous growth.
In terms of blooming period, among all osmanthus varieties, the Four Seasons Osmanthus blooms the earliest. Most osmanthus varieties need to be at least five years old to start blooming, whereas the Four Seasons Osmanthus can bloom in the second year, whether it is cuttage or sowing, and it is not impossible for the cuttage seedlings to bloom in the first year.
The Four Seasons Osmanthus prefers a warm and humid growing environment, loves sunlight and avoids shade, is heat-resistant and cold-tolerant, and can withstand low temperatures of around -5℃ in winter. Growing in a well-lit and well-ventilated environment will make the plant grow more vigorously and the flowers more fragrant. So, how to care for the Four Seasons Osmanthus to make it grow more vigorously, bloom earlier and more fragrant? Let's discuss with flower enthusiasts, hoping it will be helpful.
One, Selection of Planting Soil
The Four Seasons Osmanthus prefers loose, fertile, well-drained, and slightly acidic sandy soil. In neutral or alkaline soil, the Four Seasons Osmanthus cannot grow normally and will lead to plant death in a short period. The soil for planting the Four Seasons Osmanthus can be selected as follows: one part of decomposed leaf soil, one part of coarse river sand, one part of garden soil, and a small amount of washed furnace slag mixed in for better results.
Decomposed leaf soil is loose and breathable, rich in nutrients, and coarse river sand and furnace slag can both play a good role in drainage and aeration. This kind of soil mixture is very suitable for planting Four Seasons Osmanthus.
Two, Principles of Daily Watering
The frequency of watering the Four Seasons Osmanthus should be adjusted flexibly according to factors such as season and weather changes. As long as the environmental temperature is above 10℃, the Four Seasons Osmanthus will be in a growing state.
The Four Seasons Osmanthus prefers a humid growing environment and requires a lot of water during growth. As long as the environmental temperature is above 10℃, the soil should be kept moist but not waterlogged. Pay attention to avoiding waterlogging in the pot, and water promptly when the surface soil dries, especially in the summer when outdoor care is necessary, but avoid watering at noon.
In winter, when the temperature is lower, the frequency of watering should be reduced, and the soil should be slightly dry before watering.
Four Seasons Osmanthus Potted Plant Cultivation Methods and Techniques
Three, Daily Fertilization Management
The Four Seasons Osmanthus loves fertilizer. During growth, with a large number of flowers and a long blooming period, it requires a lot of fertilizer. Fertilization should start after spring germination. At least two applications of multi-element compound fast-release fertilizer should be applied each month to provide comprehensive nutrients for the plant, paying attention to the concentration of the fertilizer.
At the same time, in spring, some matured animal manure can be buried in the flowerpot, such as pig manure, sheep manure, chicken manure, cake fertilizer, fish intestine and scale fertilizer, to provide a continuous nutrient supply for the Four Seasons Osmanthus. Another application of solid fertilizer can be buried in autumn. Avoid fertilizing in high summer temperatures and low winter temperatures. Sufficient nutrient supply is essential for the vigorous growth of the Four Seasons Osmanthus plant and for the flowers to be more abundant, fragrant, and long-lasting.
Four, Moderate Pruning Operations
The Four Seasons Osmanthus does not tolerate heavy pruning. Pruning should be done in spring, mainly to cut off dead branches, diseased branches, weak branches, crossing branches, and dense branches to ensure good internal ventilation and light penetration of the plant, as well as to prune the plant shape for a fuller appearance.
During its growth, a small amount of thinning pruning can also be done. After each flowering, dense, long, and tall branches can be pruned to maintain a good plant shape. The Four Seasons Osmanthus should not be pruned heavily, as it is difficult to recover to its original state after heavy pruning.
Summary: The Four Seasons Osmanthus has a very strong adaptability to the environment and is relatively easy to care for. As long as it is not overly dry and gets plenty of sunlight, it is not difficult to keep the Four Seasons Osmanthus alive.
If you want longer blooming periods, more flowers, and more fragrance, in addition to sufficient sunlight, you also need to carry out reasonable fertilization management and absorb sufficient nutrients to produce a large number of high-quality, long-blooming flowers.
The above sharing of the cultivation methods and techniques of the Four Seasons Osmanthus potted plant and the content suitable for planting noble trees in Jiangsu Province, have green plant enthusiasts understood?