How often should I water the osmanthus?

How often should I water the osmanthus?

Osmanthus fragrans can tolerate drought. Generally, it can be watered once a week in spring and autumn to ensure that it absorbs enough water. In summer, some water mist should be sprayed around it every day to help lower the temperature. It does not need to be watered in winter. In addition, you can use rice water, tap water and rainwater for watering.

How to water the osmanthus fragrans

1. Observe the soil: Before watering, you should first check whether the soil of the Osmanthus fragrans is short of water. If there is water in the soil, you don’t need to water it for the time being. If it becomes compacted, water it in time.

2. Water according to the temperature: Generally speaking, high temperature can promote the evaporation of water. At this time, you can water the sweet olive more, which is conducive to promoting its flowering. However, it is best not to water it when the temperature is too low.

Notes on watering osmanthus

1. Do not water the flowers: There should be no water droplets on the flowers of Osmanthus fragrans, as this will cause the flowers to wither over time, so water should be poured into the soil.

2. Don’t water too much: Osmanthus fragrans is drought-resistant, so it is better to have drought than to water too much, otherwise it will easily cause water accumulation at its roots.

What to do if you water the osmanthus too much?

Generally, too much watering of Osmanthus fragrans will affect its normal growth. At this time, you can put it in a warm place for a few days, and then stop watering it for the time being. Wait until the soil slowly dries out before resuming watering.