How to remedy the problem that osmanthus leaves fall off when touched?

Osmanthus has a rich and fragrant aroma and a golden color. It is popular whether it is used for viewing or made into food. Many flower lovers plant osmanthus at home for this reason. However, during the cultivation process, they may encounter the situation where the osmanthus leaves fall off when touched. So how to remedy the problem of osmanthus leaves falling off when touched? Let’s take a look below.

1. How to remedy the problem that osmanthus leaves fall off when touched?

1. Reduce watering

Cause: Excessive watering causes root rot and leaves to fall off.

Solution: Place the osmanthus in a cool place, spray more water and water less, or even don't water it, wait until the color of the osmanthus leaves returns to normal and the leaves no longer fall off.

2. Water appropriately

Cause: Too little watering causes the soil to become too dry, resulting in leaf fall.

Solution: Place the osmanthus in a cool place, spray more water and water less, and wait until the osmanthus stops shedding leaves and grows new leaves, then you can switch to normal maintenance.

3. Shade and spray water

Cause: The environment becomes dry or is too dry, and the soil and air moisture content in the environment where the potted osmanthus is placed is too low.

Solution: Provide shade and spray water on the osmanthus appropriately to increase the humidity of the air environment.

4. Improve soil

Cause: The potting soil is too alkaline or too sticky.

Solution: If the alkalinity is too high, water ferrous sulfate should be poured in. If it is too sticky, loosen the soil more or change the soil to adjust the soil.

2. Tips and precautions for osmanthus maintenance

1. Variety selection

First of all, you need to choose a suitable osmanthus variety according to your preferences and environment. Common varieties of osmanthus include golden osmanthus, silver osmanthus, red osmanthus, and four-season osmanthus. Each variety has its own unique flowering period, color and fragrance, and can be selected according to actual conditions.

2. Reasonable watering

Watering is the key to maintaining osmanthus. Generally speaking, osmanthus needs a humid environment to grow, but too much moisture will cause root rot. Therefore, when watering, you should follow the principle of "watering when the soil is dry and watering when the soil is wet", and arrange watering time reasonably according to the season and weather conditions. During the peak growth period, the soil should be kept moist; in winter, watering should be controlled to facilitate overwintering.

3. Fertilization and pest control

In order for osmanthus to thrive, it needs regular fertilization and pest control. Fertilizers are mainly decomposed organic fertilizers , such as chicken manure, pig manure, etc. Fertilize once every half a month during the growing season, and apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering. At the same time, check the osmanthus plants regularly for pests. If found, use pesticides to control them.

4. Pruning and tidying up

Proper pruning and trimming can keep the osmanthus beautiful in shape and full of vitality. Pruning is generally carried out in spring, mainly to cut off diseased branches, dead branches and overly dense branches to facilitate ventilation and reduce nutrient consumption. In addition, the flower stalks should be cut off in time after flowering to reduce nutrient consumption.

5. Disease prevention and cold prevention

Pests and diseases and frost damage are the two major threats to the growth of osmanthus flowers. During the maintenance process, pay close attention to the condition of the osmanthus. If pests and diseases are found, take timely measures to prevent and control them. At the same time, in the cold winter, we must take anti-cold measures to prevent osmanthus from suffering from frost damage.

6. Notes

① During the maintenance process, different maintenance methods and strategies should be selected according to different osmanthus varieties and personal needs. For example, golden osmanthus and silver osmanthus grow faster and require regular pruning; red osmanthus is more cold-resistant and suitable for planting in the north.

② Minimize pruning and stimulation of osmanthus and maintain its natural growth state to facilitate its healthy growth.

③ In case of emergency, such as sudden drop in temperature, heavy rain and other severe weather, emergency measures should be taken to protect the osmanthus, such as building a shed for protection, drainage and waterlogging prevention, etc.

That’s it