How to water the osmanthus tree

Key points for watering osmanthus trees

The sweet-scented osmanthus tree is a plant of the genus Osmanthus. The best time to water it is before 10 a.m., when the soil temperature is not very high and is more suitable for watering. In summer, you should not water it between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

How to judge whether to water the osmanthus tree

If you see the leaves of the osmanthus tree curled up, it means the plant is lacking water and it is time to water it. In addition, if the soil turns white and hard, it also means it needs watering.

How often should I water the osmanthus tree?

How often to water the osmanthus tree needs to be adjusted according to the season. In spring and autumn, it is generally watered every 3 or 4 days, in summer, watered every 1-2 days, and the temperature in winter is relatively low, so the watering frequency needs to be extended to once every 7-10 days.

Should the osmanthus tree be watered thoroughly?

The osmanthus tree does not have a very high requirement for water, but it must be watered thoroughly each time, and excessive moisture and waterlogging should be avoided. In severe cases, it may cause the death of the potted plant.

How to water the osmanthus tree

When watering the osmanthus tree, you should water it slowly. It is best to choose the spraying method. Sometimes you should also spray the leaves. If you are watering the osmanthus seedlings, the water flow should be gentler so as not to damage the plants. The soil of the osmanthus trees planted on the ground should be loosened after watering.

What water should be used to water the osmanthus tree?

The planting soil of the osmanthus tree requires to be slightly acidic, so it is generally better to water it with water containing plant nutrient solution, which is beneficial to the growth of the plant. It can also be watered with tap water that has been left for a period of time.

Watering amount for osmanthus tree

There is no specific amount of water for watering the osmanthus tree each time. You just need to water it thoroughly. Generally, you can adjust the watering frequency according to weather conditions. Just water it thoroughly and avoid overwatering.

Precautions for watering osmanthus trees

1. When watering the osmanthus tree, you need to be careful to avoid over-humidity and waterlogging, otherwise it will cause root rot, resulting in poor plant growth and no flowering. Especially after a heavy rain, be sure to drain the accumulated water in the pot in time to avoid damaging the root system.

2. In the normal planting season, the newly planted osmanthus trees must be watered for the second time within 48 hours after planting, and the third time of watering should be done within 3-5 days after the second time of watering.