Cultivation and precautions of osmanthus trees

1. Breeding methods

1. Soil: Osmanthus trees grow well in loose and fertile soil. You can mix leaf mold, garden soil, sandy soil and cake fertilizer in the ratio of 2:3:3:2. This way, it not only provides certain nutrients, but also has good drainage.

2. Light: Osmanthus trees prefer light. Therefore, place it in a sunny place and allow it to receive sufficient light. But in summer, provide adequate shade to avoid strong sunlight exposure. It is necessary to expose it to more light before flowering, which is conducive to the differentiation of flower buds.

3. Watering: Osmanthus trees are sensitive to water. Generally, water should be added in time after the soil surface is dry. Watering should be thorough, but there should be no stagnant water.

4. Fertilization: Osmanthus trees need additional fertilizer during the growing period. Generally, liquid fertilizer is applied once every half a month, which can make it grow better. In addition, apply some phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before and after flowering to supplement its nutrients.

2. Precautions

1. Proper pruning: The branches of the osmanthus tree should be pruned regularly. Cut off all old, dead and weak branches, and pick off the remaining flowers after they bloom. If the branches and leaves are too dense, affecting the internal ventilation and light transmission, you should also cut off the overgrown branches, crossed branches, overlapping branches, etc.

2. Wintering in the north: Since osmanthus trees do not grow well in low temperature environments, you must keep warm when wintering in the north. Apply antifreeze water before winter and wrap the tree trunk with newspaper so that it can spend the winter outdoors without any problems.