Which month is the best time to repot osmanthus?

Osmanthus is a plant with very fragrant flowers and is deeply loved by flower lovers. Many flower lovers grow potted osmanthus at home. As long as the potted osmanthus plant is not too large, it is recommended to change the pot and soil every year or every other year to promote growth and flowering. So, which month is the best time to repot osmanthus? Let’s take a look below.

1. Which month is the best time to repot osmanthus?

It is best to repot osmanthus in early March in spring or late October in autumn. ‌ These two time periods are conducive to the recovery and growth of the plants and reduce damage to osmanthus.

Repotting in early March is when osmanthus is in its peak growth period, which is conducive to the growth of new roots and the recovery of the plant. Repotting in late October in autumn is after the osmanthus flowers have faded. At this time, the plant is in a semi-dormant state, and repotting has less impact on it, which is beneficial to the plant's recovery.

2. The correct way to repot osmanthus

1. Prepare new soil: Choose slightly acidic loam, and mix it with mountain soil, leaf mold, sandy loam, river sand and other materials. You can add appropriate amounts of decomposed fertilizer or organic fertilizer , bone meal, etc. to improve the nutritional level of the soil. After high-temperature disinfection and sterilization, it can be put into the pot for use.

2. Remove from the pot and check the root system: Take the osmanthus out of the old soil, check the root system, clean up the compacted roots, retain appropriate heart soil, and avoid excessive root pruning. ‌

‌3. Choose a suitable flower pot‌: Choose a breathable pot that is about 20%~30% larger than the soil ball. The breathable pot should not be too deep, otherwise the roots will easily rot. ‌

4. Filling soil and watering: Place the osmanthus in a new flowerpot, fill the surrounding area firmly without any hanging space, and water thoroughly to ensure that the roots are fixed, until water flows out of the holes in the pot.

3. Precautions for repotting osmanthus

‌1. The base fertilizer should be thicker‌: Osmanthus likes fertilizer, so the base fertilizer should be thicker. You can use decomposed organic fertilizer or farmyard manure, such as sheep manure, chicken manure, etc. The fertilizer concentration should be moderate and avoid excessive concentration. ‌

2. Planting should be deeper: Osmanthus has a well-developed root system, so it should be planted deeper, but do not use a flowerpot that is too deep to avoid root rot.

‌3. Prune lightly‌: Osmanthus grows slowly, so pruning should be gentle. Mainly prune diseased branches, weak branches and overcrowded branches, and avoid excessive pruning.

‌4. Don’t rush to change the pot: Don’t rush to change the pot of the newly bought osmanthus. You should first keep it in the original pot for a period of time, and then change the pot after it adapts to the new environment. ‌

‌5. Do not change the pot while the osmanthus is blooming: Do not change the pot while the osmanthus is blooming, so as not to affect the flowering period and flower quality.

‌6. Planting with original soil‌: If the original soil is loose and breathable, you can plant directly with the original soil; if the air permeability is poor, you can soak it and then replant.

‌7. Watering should be firm‌: When watering after repotting, use a wooden stick to firmly insert the newly filled soil to ensure that the soil is tightly combined to avoid water loss.

That’s it