How to prune potted osmanthus (illustration of pruning techniques)

1. Pruning during the seedling stage

For potted osmanthus, it is necessary to regularly pruned it during the seedling stage. Cut short those that grow too fast to keep them level with other branches, and also cut off the extra side branches. This will allow the nutrients to be more concentrated and the seedlings to grow better.

2. Pruning during the growing season

It should also be pruned during its growing season. At this time, the main thing to prune is the branches that grow too densely, and cut off one-third of them. In this way, the whole plant can see light better and more evenly, and the interior can be better ventilated and absorb light. In addition, branches without flower buds should be cut off so that they can bloom better later.

3. Pruning during flowering period

During the flowering period, branches without flowers can be cut off. This can save nutrients to a greater extent and provide nutrients to the flowering branches, making the flowering period longer and the fragrance more intense. In addition, you should observe frequently and cut off weak and withered flowers to concentrate the nutrients.

4. Winter pruning

During the management period, pruning is required once before winter every year, mainly pruning the branches that have bloomed, and only one main branch is retained in winter. Cut off all secondary branches and side branches that are less than two in number. And after winter, you should prune the aging branches to save nutrients as much as possible so that they can grow better next year.