How to care for a potted osmanthus tree that blooms all year round
Today, the editor will explain how to care for a potted osmanthus tree that blooms all year round and the indoor cultivation methods of osmanthus flowers. Let's take a look together.
Usually, the potted osmanthus bought from a flower shop is a variety that blooms all year round. If there is sufficient sunlight and appropriate temperature, it can bloom throughout the year. The potted osmanthus I kept last year kept blooming even in winter. Now that autumn is getting colder, how to take care of osmanthus indoors in winter?
Osmanthus is a plant from the south, preferring a warm and humid environment. Its growth temperature ranges from 15 to 35 degrees Celsius, and it thrives in a high-light and high-temperature environment.
If the temperature is relatively low in winter, it must be moved indoors for insulation, as the potting soil of potted osmanthus is quite limited and can easily freeze through. Many friends have heating at home in winter, with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius, and the osmanthus can continue to grow. So how should it be cared for indoors?
First, lighting
Osmanthus is a plant that loves light, especially abundant direct sunlight. If the light is insufficient, its branches and leaves can easily grow excessively, become weak, waste nutrients, and even affect blooming. Therefore, in winter indoors, it must be placed in the best lit area.
How to care for a potted osmanthus tree that blooms all year round
Second, watering
In a poorly ventilated indoor environment, watering should be done gradually, allowing the potting soil to dry to half before watering again. Be sure to avoid the phenomenon of waterlogging and root rot caused by overly wet potting soil, which can lead to dry tips, yellow leaves, leaf drop, or even the death of the entire plant.
Third, air humidity
When growing flowers in a room with heating, the air is very dry. It is necessary to frequently spray moisture around the osmanthus or place it on a tray with water, elevating the pot to increase the humidity through the evaporation of water. If in a too dry environment, osmanthus can easily develop dry tips and yellow leaves, showing signs of malnutrition.