What are the cultivation methods and precautions for potted osmanthus

Introduction to potted osmanthus

Potted osmanthus is a plant of the Oleaceae family and the genus Osmanthus. The height of the plant is 1.5-8 meters. The crown is round, semicircular, or elliptical. The leaves are opposite and the inflorescences are clustered in the leaf axils. The flowering period is September to October and the fruiting period is March to April of the following year. In the south, osmanthus fruiting is very common, and people usually use the fruits to sow seeds to propagate osmanthus trees.

Potted osmanthus cultivation method

Potted osmanthus prefers a warm and humid environment. The suitable growth temperature is between 15-28 degrees. It has a certain degree of cold resistance, but it is best to keep warm in winter. It should grow in fertile, well-drained, humus-rich, slightly acidic sandy loam. It likes sunlight and generally requires 6 to 8 hours of light per day.

Watering method

Potted osmanthus prefers a moist environment with slightly higher air humidity, especially when young trees and adult trees are blooming, they require more water. If the soil in the pot is dry, it will affect flowering.

Fertilization method

When fertilizing potted osmanthus, pay attention to applying thin fertilizers frequently. Liquid fertilizer can be applied once every 15 days during the growing season. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers need to be applied once before and after flowering, and the concentration should not be too high.

Pruning methods

During the maintenance of potted osmanthus, pruning work needs to be done, mainly to reduce the underdeveloped, overgrown, and diseased branches. After the flowering period, the withered flowers can be pruned, which can reduce the loss of nutrients and effectively promote the growth of the plant.

Precautions for potted osmanthus cultivation

1. Requirements for light: Potted osmanthus should be placed in a location with sufficient sunlight in winter. The light in summer is too strong, so it should be properly shaded and wait for the light to gradually weaken before it can receive normal light.

2. Temperature: The most suitable growth temperature for potted osmanthus is between ten and thirty degrees. Try to keep it in a ventilated environment when growing indoors in winter.

3. Regarding soil: Potted osmanthus has certain requirements for the soil. Do not use alkaline soil, soil that is prone to adhesion, or soil with poor drainage. It is best to plant it in soil with good permeability.