How to care for osmanthus seedlings
Compared to the related introductions of green plants and flowers on how to care for osmanthus seedlings and the cultivation methods of potted osmanthus, the editor will introduce the following.
If you can smell a fresh fragrance of flowers as soon as you open your door, how would you feel? I believe it would be full of comfort. Indeed, after a long day at work, both body and mind are tired. At this moment, being able to smell the fresh fragrance of flowers can really make you feel that all the fatigue is gone!
Speaking of which flower is blooming the most now, it must be osmanthus. The small light yellow flowers of osmanthus are full of branches, and their fragrance can spread for十里. smelling that freshness makes you feel much more comfortable. However, it should be the season for osmanthus to bloom, but there is no movement in the osmanthus at home, and it's unclear what's wrong. It was not until I consulted flower friends that I realized that the care of osmanthus also requires skills.
1. Soil should be suitable
When caring for osmanthus at home, it is usually potted osmanthus, which has higher requirements for soil. Potted osmanthus generally prefers slightly acidic soil. We can use ordinary decomposed leaf soil for cultivation, but it's best to mix in a little sulfur powder to ensure the acidity of the soil. Once the soil is chosen correctly, the growth of osmanthus is not a problem.
2. Watering should be moderate
The growing period of osmanthus is concentrated in summer. It prefers to grow in a high-temperature and dry environment, so watering must be moderate and avoid excessive watering that causes waterlogging. Be especially careful to water less when new buds are sprouting and during rainy or overcast days. More water can be supplemented when the potting soil is dry in high summer. It's best to water osmanthus in the early morning and evening when the temperature is lower, and the water will naturally penetrate more.
How to care for osmanthus seedlings
3. Sufficient lighting is required
Osmanthus likes to grow in abundant sunlight. Since it grows outdoors, there is no need to worry about lighting. When caring for potted osmanthus at home, we must make sure it gets plenty of light. Generally, during the seedling stage, the sunlight can be scattered light, and if there is not enough light during the growing season, there will be leaf shedding and no flowering. Therefore, the placement of the pot is crucial at home.
4. Apply thin fertilizer frequently
Potted osmanthus loves organic fertilizer during its growth. In spring, when the branches are just sprouting, it's important to apply thin fertilizer containing nitrogen elements frequently. Good development in the early stage ensures vigorous growth later. Applying compound fertilizer in summer can accelerate the growth of the seedlings and help osmanthus bloom.
5. Branches should be pruned regularly
We all know that pruning branches can make the plant grow more vigorously, and the same is true for osmanthus. Generally, pruning of potted osmanthus branches is concentrated in spring and autumn. In spring, remove the diseased and rotten branches, and in autumn, cut off the overly long branches to ensure that the branches receive nutrients evenly and grow faster.
The above is a detailed explanation of how to care for osmanthus seedlings and the cultivation methods of potted osmanthus, for everyone's reference and suggestions!