How to water potted osmanthus

Key points for watering potted osmanthus

Generally speaking, the best time to water osmanthus is in the morning in spring and autumn, in the morning and evening during the hot summer, in early winter and early spring, water it after the temperature warms up slightly at noon, and during the wintering period in the house, water it at noon on a sunny day.

How to judge whether potted osmanthus should be watered

Use some tools to check the condition of the soil of the potted osmanthus. There are many tools available, such as bamboo sticks, chopsticks, small wooden sticks, etc. Insert them into the soil without hurting the roots. Wait a few minutes and pull out the tools. If the bottom is moist, no watering is needed. If about two-thirds is dry, then watering is needed.

How often should potted osmanthus be watered?

Watering of potted osmanthus should be strictly based on soil moisture. Water once every 2-3 days in spring and autumn, water in the morning and evening in summer, and once a week in winter. The watering time must be well controlled. It is best to water in the morning in hot weather, and in cold weather, water when the temperature is slightly higher. Ventilate after watering.

Watering potted osmanthus should be thorough

When watering potted osmanthus, do not water halfway. The soil needs to be watered thoroughly. You cannot just wet the surface of the soil while leaving the soil inside dry.

How to water potted osmanthus

When watering potted osmanthus, it is necessary to water thoroughly, but do not drip water on the center of the leaves to avoid rot. Watering should be done in the morning in spring, summer and autumn, especially in summer. It must not be done at noon when the temperature is high. In addition, watering can only be done after the soil becomes dry. No watering is required if it is in a wet state.

What water to use for potted osmanthus

It is best to water potted osmanthus with river water, rain water, or well water. In fact, as long as the water is not particularly turbid or polluted, it can be used to water potted osmanthus. However, the water used needs to be left for a period of time to avoid excessive temperature differences that may damage the roots of the potted osmanthus.

Watering amount for potted osmanthus

It is generally recommended to water potted osmanthus with about 500 ml of water at a time. Be sure to water it thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Don't be afraid of watering too much. The excess water will be discharged from the drainage holes of the flowerpot.

Precautions for watering potted osmanthus

1. After repotting the potted osmanthus, you need to water it once to help it take root. Be sure to water it thoroughly. Stop watering only after water droplets drip out of the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot. After that, you need to wait until the soil is completely dry before watering.

2. After watering the potted osmanthus, pay attention to ventilation. If the maintenance environment is stuffy, it will affect the root's absorption of water and may also cause diseases and pests. In addition, water thoroughly, do not water halfway, but no technical problems should occur.