What are the cultivation methods and precautions of laurel

Introduction to Laurel

Laurel is a plant of the genus Osmanthus in the family Oleaceae. It is also known as "rock laurel" and "osmanthus", and is commonly known as sweet-scented osmanthus tree. Common methods of reproduction are cutting propagation, sowing propagation, division propagation, and shaping and pruning. The plant is 3 meters tall and has thick branches.

Laurel cultivation method

Loose, fertile, deep loam is suitable for laurel. Laurel likes to grow in a warm, moist environment with plenty of sunshine, so we must keep it in sufficient light when cultivating it and provide shade in summer.

When it comes to fertilizing laurel, you should also maintain the option of applying thin fertilizers frequently. Laurel is mainly for viewing flowers. When the plant is sprouting, you can apply 1-2 times of thin nitrogen fertilizer to promote the growth of branches and leaves. Before flower bud differentiation and flowering, you can increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers.

Watering method

During the growth period of laurel, water it every 2-3 days. Water it frequently in the hot summer and spray it appropriately. During the vigorous growth period in spring and autumn, the soil needs to be kept moist, but water accumulation should not be caused.

Fertilization method

During the growth period of laurel, thin fertilizers need to be applied frequently. Nitrogen fertilizer should be applied once every half a month during the growth period. Applying phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering can promote the differentiation of flower buds.

Pruning methods

Heavy pruning of laurel is usually done in late winter and early spring, and pinching is usually done when new shoots emerge in spring. It is mainly used to replace the main branches, change the extension direction of large branches, and balance the tree vigor.

Things to note when growing laurel

Laurel is suitable for growing in an environment of 20-30 degrees and has a certain degree of cold resistance. However, it still needs to keep warm in winter. Generally, temperatures below 5 degrees Celsius will affect the growth of the plant, so laurel must control the temperature above 5 degrees Celsius every winter to avoid frostbite on the plants.