Time and method for changing the soil of osmanthus tree

Time to change the soil of osmanthus tree

The best time to change the soil of an osmanthus tree is from October every year to mid-March of the following year. This period is the most suitable for changing the soil of an osmanthus tree. The climate at this time is suitable, and the plant can survive as soon as possible after changing the soil.

How to repot and change soil for osmanthus tree

Stop watering the osmanthus tree 2-3 days before repotting and changing the soil. After the soil is dry, knock around the pot with a wooden stick to separate the plant from the pot wall. Turn the pot upside down, use your fingers to push up the osmanthus soil from the hole at the bottom of the pot, and gently lift the plant out with your other hand.

Remove the soil at the roots of osmanthus, retain 1/3 of the old soil, keep the root ball from falling apart, trim the dead, dead and rotten roots of osmanthus, plant the osmanthus plants in the newly prepared culture soil, compact the soil slightly, water to keep the soil moist, place in a cool and ventilated place for 10-20 days to slow down the growth, and then carry out normal maintenance in the later stage.

Things to note when changing the soil for osmanthus trees

1. When changing the soil of the osmanthus tree, it is necessary to trim the roots of the plant appropriately, but pruning will leave wounds, so the wounds need to be sterilized and disinfected to prevent wound infection after potting. If the root system is found to be growing poorly, it is recommended to pot it with soil to avoid damage to the root system.

2. It is best to use acidic soil when changing the soil for osmanthus trees, and it should be a loose, breathable, and well-drained medium. Be careful not to use heavy sticky or alkaline soil. Generally, garden soil, leaf mold, and river sand can be used. Mix them evenly in a ratio of 5:3:2 and use them as culture soil.

3. It is better to change the soil of the osmanthus tree and apply organic fertilizer or farmyard manure as base fertilizer. Farmyard manure can be made of animal manure, etc., which is beneficial to the growth of the plant.

Maintenance method of osmanthus tree after soil change

1. The sweet-scented osmanthus tree grows relatively slowly after the soil is changed, and it does not absorb much nutrients and water. Therefore, you can water it frequently, but not too often. It should also be placed in a cool and ventilated place for a period of time. After the plant has adapted to the pot, it can be slowly exposed to the sun.

2. Do not water the osmanthus tree thoroughly after changing the soil. Because the root system of the plant is damaged when the soil is changed, watering too early will allow the water to come into direct contact with the root wound and cause infection. It is generally better to water it thoroughly 2-3 hours after potting.

3. The reason why the leaves of the osmanthus tree turn yellow after changing the soil is generally due to too high temperature and too strong light. In addition, excessive watering, or if the osmanthus tree lacks water or fertilizer, the leaves will also turn yellow.

4. The osmanthus tree should not be exposed to the sun right after the soil is changed, because the leaves will easily become dehydrated after being exposed to the sun, making it difficult for the osmanthus to survive. The tree should not be exposed to the sun until the plant has adapted to the pot.