How to care for osmanthus potted plants in winter

Is the sweet-scented osmanthus potted plant afraid of freezing?

The most suitable growth temperature for osmanthus potted plants is 15-28℃. Its cold resistance is not strong and it can easily be frozen to death in winter, so it needs to be moved indoors for maintenance in time.

Winter maintenance method of osmanthus potted plants

Watering: It is very important to water osmanthus in winter. Just keep the soil in the pot slightly moist, but do not cause water accumulation. Before moving indoors, you can water it thoroughly once. The best time to water is at noon when the temperature is higher, and the water temperature should be close to the room temperature.

Light: The sunlight in winter is very mild and the light intensity is very low, so full-day exposure is possible. With more sun, the plants can carry out photosynthesis and absorb nutrients.

Maintenance: In winter, the osmanthus potted plant needs to be placed in a greenhouse. The temperature should be below 3 degrees Celsius. It should also be placed in a place where the air is relatively stable and not in a draught to avoid frostbite.

How to grow more vigorously:

1. Room temperature: Osmanthus potted plants can be moved to a sunny place indoors in winter. The temperature should not be below 5 degrees. If the temperature drops, it will affect the growth of the plant.

2. Light: The sunlight in winter is very mild and the light intensity is also very low, so you can get full sun exposure and get more sun exposure, with the daily light time being about 6-8 hours.

3. Water and fertilizer: The growth rate of the plant is very slow in winter, and the demand for water and fertilizer is very small. Therefore, you can reduce watering, keep the soil dry, and suspend fertilization.

How to prevent it from freezing to death: After the temperature drops, bring the osmanthus potted plants indoors for maintenance, maintain the temperature at 0-5 degrees, and provide sufficient sunlight.

Can it be exposed to the sun: In winter, the sweet-scented osmanthus potted plant can be exposed to the sun and given sufficient sunlight. When placing it, it should be allowed to receive sunlight to the maximum extent possible.

How to keep alive in winter:

First, move the potted osmanthus indoors for maintenance. The room temperature should not be higher than 3℃, so that it can enter a dormant state, reduce the number of watering, temporarily stop fertilizing, and place it in a sunny place for maintenance. Get more sun. If there is insufficient light, place it under scattered light for maintenance, and ventilate it more, but not in the wind outlet.

The second is bagging. If the temperature in the north is very low, you can cover the plants with newspapers or plastic bags to keep them warm so that they will not be frozen in winter.

Precautions for winter cultivation of osmanthus potted plants

In winter, you need to control the watering of potted osmanthus and wait until the soil is completely dry before watering. When the air is very dry, you should also pay attention to maintaining a high air humidity.

Osmanthus is suitable for planting in slightly acidic soil. Do not use tap water directly during maintenance, otherwise it will easily cause the soil to become alkaline and affect the growth of osmanthus.