Hurry up and pinch these osmanthus branches. In one month, they will bloom so many times that the fragrance will spread for 10 miles!

Pinch off the top buds - double the flowering

Why pinch off the terminal buds?

The apical buds of the plant will grow first, and the lateral buds will be inhibited. There are two lateral buds under each apical bud. After removing the apical buds, the growth of lateral buds can be promoted, the branches can be increased, and the amount of flowering can naturally double.

Topping Tips

Cut off the top 2 to 4 leaves of the branch and keep the 2 leaves below.

After cutting it off, you will see that the two side buds below will slowly sprout out.

You can also cut it off directly after the terminal bud grows out.

Remove cross branches - reduce nutrient consumption

What is a cross branch?

Branches generally grow outward from the main trunk, but some small branches grow inward, which are called "cross branches".

Why should we prune off crossing branches?

The light inside the branches is weak, so such branches cannot bloom and have no "future". They will only waste nutrients and interfere with the development of other branches. They must be pruned off to leave the "resources" for the flowering branches.

In addition, thin branches, weak branches, dull branches, parallel branches, etc. should be cut off to ensure a beautiful plant shape while also ensuring a large number of flowers.

Increase fertilizer and water - flowers are more fragrant and colorful

1. Fertilization

Fertilize immediately after pruning. If you have applied fertilizer before pruning, you don’t need to do so.

It is advisable to apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering. Because phosphorus and potassium fertilizers have poor fluidity in the soil, you can dig a 4-5 cm deep hole around the flower pot, sprinkle the fertilizer in, and then cover it with soil. It only needs to be applied once every 1-2 months.

2. Watering

When watering osmanthus, it is advisable to water it when the soil is dry and water it when the soil is wet. Depending on the dryness and wetness of the soil, water the seeds every 1 to 2 days, and frequently pour water on the leaves to keep the air moist.

3. Light: Osmanthus loves light. The more light it gets, the more flowers it will bloom. When the weather turns cooler, you can keep it in light all day.

The same goes for osmanthus, chrysanthemum, crabapple, and impatiens. Even roses can bloom again with a little pruning!