How to grow Osmanthus fragrans at home

Murraya Osmanthus Growth Conditions

Osmanthus fragrans likes a warm environment, and the most suitable temperature for its growth is 20~32℃. It is a positive tree species and should be placed in a place with plenty of sunlight and good air circulation. Osmanthus fragrans does not have high requirements for the soil, and it is advisable to choose sandy soil rich in humus, loose and fertile.

How to grow Osmanthus fragrans

Osmanthus fragrans is not cold-resistant. When the lowest temperature in winter drops to around 5℃, it needs to be moved indoors for the winter. It should be placed in a sunny place. It can be placed on the windowsill when it blooms. After the flowers fade, it should still be placed in a sunny place. It does not grow as strong in semi-shade as in sunny places, and the fragrance of the flowers is also weak.

Watering the Osmanthus fragrans

Do not water the Osmanthus fragrans too much during its growing period. Just keep the soil slightly moist. Spray water appropriately during the hot summer season. Water should not accumulate in the pot. At this time, you also need to spray water on the branches and leaves frequently to play a role in cooling down and increasing humidity.

Fertilizing Murraya paniculata

During the growing season, thin cake fertilizer and water should be applied to the Osmanthus fragrans once every 3 to 4 weeks. In addition, direct sunlight should be avoided during the growing period, and it should be cultivated in a cool place to make the Osmanthus fragrans flower fragrant.

Pest and disease control of Murraya paniculata

Common diseases of Osmanthus fragrans include powdery mildew and rust, and the main pests are red spider mites, longhorn beetles, scale insects, etc. It is necessary to strengthen fertilizer and water management, cultivate strong plants, improve disease resistance, loosen the soil in time, pay attention to the coordinated supply of water and fertilizer in each growth period, and use pesticides in time according to the production season and weather changes.

How to grow osmanthus at home

1. For home cultivation of Osmanthus fragrans, you can use a mixture of sand, fine residue and cake residue. This kind of soil has high drainage. At least 4-5 hours of sunlight per day must be ensured. In summer, you can shade it and control the temperature between 18-28℃.

2. The watering of Osmanthus fragrans should be scientific and reasonable. Generally, it should be watered once every three days in summer and autumn, and once every five days in winter and spring. In hot summer, you can add appropriate spraying for cooling. In the growing season in May, apply diluted fertilizer water every 10 days. It is best to use fertilizers containing nitrogen and phosphorus to supplement nutrients and help the flowers bloom again.

Precautions for the maintenance of Murraya paniculata

1. Turn the soil and change the pot

Generally, the soil of the Osmanthus fragrans bonsai needs to be turned over and the pot changed every two or three years. Spring is the best time to do this. New soil needs to be replaced and a larger pot needs to be used to make the Osmanthus fragrans grow more luxuriantly. Also, attention should be paid to pruning old and rotten roots.

2. Do not apply raw fertilizer

Be careful when fertilizing the Osmanthus bonsai. If you make the fertilizer yourself, make sure it is fully decomposed before applying it. Remember not to use raw fertilizer or concentrated fertilizer, otherwise the roots of the plant will be burned and it will easily die.