How often to water the fragrant plant
Sharing the experience of watering the fragrant plant every few days and the maintenance of green plants suitable for courtyard planting, which will surely help you. Let's learn about it together!
The fragrant plant is a Labiatae plant of the tube-shaped flower family, native to the Cape of Good Hope in Africa, also known as pubescent sweet osmanthus. Its flowers emit a fragrance similar to apples, hence the name "apple fragrance." Apart from its ornamental value, the fragrant plant can also be used for winemaking, cooking, and medicine. Next, I will introduce how to water it when cultivating.
I. How to water in different seasons
1. Spring
The fragrant plant grows most vigorously in spring, so it needs to be supplied with sufficient water. Keep the soil moist at this time, with a watering frequency of about every 3-5 days.
2. Summer
In summer, as temperatures rise, the growth of the fragrant plant is inhibited, and its growth rate slows down. Watering frequency should be reduced at this time to prevent the plant from absorbing too much water, leading to waterlogging and root rot. A frequency of once every 1-2 weeks is sufficient. If water evaporates too quickly, you can spray around the plant to increase humidity.
3. Autumn
As autumn begins, the climate gradually becomes cooler, and the plant's growth rate becomes more vigorous compared to mid-summer. At this time, you can increase the amount and frequency of watering, about twice a week. Note that as autumn ends and temperatures drop, the watering frequency should be gradually reduced.
4. Winter
In winter, temperatures are low, and the fragrant plant will gradually enter a dormant period. Therefore, watering should be reduced or even stopped, keeping the soil dry. Otherwise, it can lead to waterlogging in the pot, causing the plant's roots to have difficulty breathing and rot, and it can also easily cause frost damage.
II. Watering methods
1. Water quality
It is best to use river or rainwater for watering. If using tap water, let it sit for 1-2 days in advance to let the chlorine evaporate.
2. Water temperature
Adjust the water temperature to be similar to the ambient temperature when watering. It should not be too cold or too hot.
3. Watering time
In spring and autumn, you can choose to water in the morning or evening. In summer, you should never water at the hottest time of the day, noon. In winter, watering should be done at the warmest time of the day, noon.
4. Precautions
When watering, be careful not to let water splash on the leaves to avoid leaf rot.
Have you understood the detailed introduction of how often to water the fragrant plant and the dwarf flowers suitable for courtyard planting that I mentioned above?