How to grow wintersweet in autumn

1. Reduce the amount of water applied

In the summer just past, its growth needed the support of water, but when autumn comes, it will become very sensitive to water and needs less watering. Just make sure the soil is slightly moist. It is relatively tolerant of drought but afraid of waterlogging. If it is watered too much, it may cause the flower buds to fall off and the plant to grow poorly.

2. Strengthen nutrient management

It is a plant that likes fertilizer, so after entering autumn, applying organic fertilizer liquid once every 7 to 10 days can meet its growth needs, mainly those with high phosphorus content. Only by providing sufficient nutrients can the differentiation of flower buds be promoted, which can ensure that more flowers will bloom in the later stage.

3. Proper pruning

In order to make the flowers of the plant bloom better in the later stage, the plant needs to be pruned. First, cut off some diseased and dead branches, and shorten the remaining short branches. Leave 5 to 6 buds on the long branches and then shorten them. This can avoid useless consumption of nutrients. After such pruning, the branches will become sparse and the shape will be more beautiful.