How to plant Osmanthus fragrans? Planting time and method

Planting time of Osmanthus fragrans

Osmanthus fragrans is generally sown in spring, from March to April. When the temperature is 16-22℃, it will germinate 25-35 days after sowing.

It can also be sown in autumn, from September to October. Osmanthus fragrans likes warmth, and the suitable temperature for growth is 20-32℃. It is not cold-resistant.

How to plant Osmanthus fragrans

1. Choose a soil mixed with leaf mold and pond soil. You can add decomposed organic fertilizer as base fertilizer to increase the nutritional content and promote the growth of Osmanthus fragrans.

2. Keep the soil slightly moist. Water it every 2-3 days in spring and autumn, once a day in summer, and wait until the surface of the potting soil is dry before watering in winter. Stop watering when the temperature is below 5°C.

3. It is necessary to fertilize the Osmanthus fragrans, and the fertilizer should be a nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer.

4. The temperature suitable for the growth of Osmanthus fragrans is 18-28℃. It is best to let it receive bright, warm and moderately intense scattered light. Lack of light will cause the plant to grow too tall, and too strong light will burn the leaves.

How to plant the newly bought osmanthus

1. Cleaning of branches and leaves: The surface of the newly purchased Osmanthus fragrans needs to be wiped and cleaned, and then dried.

2. Change the soil : Change the soil after the Osmanthus fragrans adapts to the new environment.

3. Light : Do not expose the newly purchased sweet olive to light. Place it in a cool, shaded place for maintenance.

4. Temperature : Control the temperature between 15-20℃.

How to plant the newly bought Osmanthus fragrans and how to care for it

1. Watering : Water the plant in time after the soil becomes dry. The watering frequency is not fixed, just keep the soil slightly moist.

2. Light : Let the sweet olive get more sunlight and avoid strong light. It can be exposed to more light in spring, autumn and winter.

3. Repotting : The plant needs to be repotted every 2-3 years, and rotten and dried roots should be cut off during repotting.

4. Temperature : The suitable temperature for growth is around 18-28℃. The temperature should not be lower than 5℃ and not higher than 30℃.

How to grow Osmanthus fragrans quickly

Soil : Choose sandy soil that is rich in humus, loose and fertile.

Water : Keep the soil slightly moist at all times, but do not allow water to accumulate in the pot.

Fertilization : Apply a thin layer of cake fertilizer water every 3-4 weeks during the growing season. Avoid direct sunlight and keep it in the shade.

Precautions for cultivating osmanthus fragrans in pots

Osmanthus fragrans likes warmth and heat. When the temperature is below 5℃ in winter, it will affect its growth. When first planted, you need to apply some base fertilizer in the basin, use more organic fertilizer and less chemical fertilizer.