How to grow sweet osmanthus well

1. Potting soil

Osmanthus likes fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic soil, which can be mixed with humus or peat, garden soil, sand or river sand.

2. Watering

Osmanthus should be watered less before new shoots grow. It is enough as long as the soil is slightly moist. Too much watering will not only affect the growth of new roots, but may also cause root rot. Reduce watering during the rainy season and increase watering during the hot summer season. Water it once in the morning and evening every day. When the sunlight is strong, you can spray some water mist appropriately. There should be no water accumulation in the pot.

3. Fertilization

During the growing season, fertilize frequently and in small amounts. Apply a thin layer of cake fertilizer water once every half a month after germination to help new branches grow better. In May, in order to make the branches more mature, apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers once every 10 days. Watering and loosening the soil after each fertilization can help it grow better.

4. Lighting

There must be sufficient sunlight when growing osmanthus. It is a long-day plant, so it must be exposed to sufficient sunlight to promote photosynthesis and growth. If there is insufficient light, its branches will be very thin and flower buds will be difficult to form.

5. Temperature

The temperature suitable for osmanthus growth is 15-28℃, and the lowest acceptable temperature is -13℃. Seedlings cannot be grown in a high temperature environment and shade maintenance measures must be taken, otherwise they will easily wither.