How to grow a potted osmanthus tree for it to thrive throughout the year
The editor provides answers on how to grow a potted osmanthus tree for it to thrive, as well as shares some green plant maintenance tips for caring for osmanthus trees. Detailed content will be shared next.
"Strategy" for maintaining osmanthus trees: Use the right methods, and they can bloom for several months with a strong fragrance
Osmanthus is a plant with a strong fragrance and a particularly long blooming period. One of its varieties is called the ever-blooming osmanthus, which theoretically can bloom throughout the year, with each bloom lasting for several months. After a period, it can bloom again, which is one of its characteristics. If we plant common osmanthus trees like the dan osmanthus, they can bloom for about one to two months. So how does the fragrance of the ever-blooming osmanthus compare? Its fragrance is also very strong. Today, Xiaoqi will talk about the methods to keep it growing and blooming continuously.
The first point is to provide it with suitable soil and choose an appropriate pot. Many gardeners fail to grow osmanthus trees well, and the first step they miss is this one. When cultivating at home, it's essential to choose a pot with good breathability. Xiaoqi always chooses to use terracotta pots for osmanthus trees, as they have good breathability, allowing the soil to dry quickly and the roots to experience a process of drying and wetting, thus preventing rotting roots and leaves. The soil should be as breathable and water-permeable as possible. If you have well-fermented pine needle soil available, you can add half of it, and the other half can be mixed with other types of soil. This ensures the soil is acidic, breathable, water-permeable, and not lacking in nutrients.
The second point is to water and fertilize appropriately. Osmanthus trees like water, so when the soil surface is dry, water it thoroughly, but there is a prerequisite: the soil must have good breathability. Then supplement it with plenty of fertilizer. The ever-blooming osmanthus we grow blooms all year round, so if you want it to bloom continuously, choose "Flower Bloomer No. 2" fertilizer, which has a high phosphorus and potassium content without lacking other elements. Alternatively, choose other high-phosphorus fertilizers that do not lack other elements. Apply it 2 to 3 times a month. With sufficient fertilizer and enough phosphorus, it can continuously grow and produce flower buds.
The third point is also very crucial: light and ventilation. Osmanthus trees love light, but if you place them in a place with strong sunlight and do not water them in time, their leaves will dry out. Therefore, we must ensure they receive ample light, provided that they do not lack water. The better the light, the better the plant grows, and the internode spacing will be shorter, avoiding leggy growth. Moreover, with sufficient light, the blooms will be fragrant and the blooming period can be effectively extended. The maintenance environment should also have good ventilation, so that watering will not cause root rot.
In fact, it's not difficult to grow osmanthus trees. If you follow the points mentioned by Xiaoqi, you won't have any problems. They prefer acidic soil. If you are in the north, water them with a solution of ferrous sulfate once a month to ensure the soil remains acidic and does not lack iron, thus preventing yellow leaves. Never let them lack water. Follow Xiaoqi's method for watering, ensure they receive plenty of light, and provide sufficient fertilizer and ventilation. It's not difficult to grow osmanthus trees. After blooming, prune the branches promptly, and avoid pruning after that. After a period of care, it will bloom again.
The above tips on how to grow a potted ever-blooming osmanthus tree and how to care for it can bring you help in your daily life!