Potting soil for Osmanthus fragrans

Potting soil selection for Daphne odora

When planting Osmanthus fragrans in a pot, it is best to choose a clay pot. The pot should not be too big or too small, just suitable for the growth of Osmanthus fragrans.

If it is the flowering period of Osmanthus fragrans, you can use a plastic pot or a porcelain pot. After the flowering period of Osmanthus fragrans is over, you can change it to a clay pot for maintenance.

When planting Osmanthus fragrans in pots, you can choose a loose, fertile and humus-rich soil, preferably acidic leaf mold. You can add an appropriate amount of river sand and decomposed fertilizer. It is best to disinfect the soil before use.

Repotting Osmanthus fragrans

The potted Osmanthus fragrans needs to be repotted before it can grow well. It is usually repotted every two years. When repotting, the soil needs to be replaced so that it can grow well.

When repotting Osmanthus fragrans, the time is generally chosen in early spring, from February to March. However, it is best not to repot in spring when it is budding or in winter.

When repotting, first take out the plant, remove the outer layer of soil, and keep the soil in the center. Then you need to repot it. Choose a flowerpot according to the size of the plant and add new soil. When potting, the soil should be buried at the same depth as the original one.

After re-potting the Osmanthus fragrans, water it thoroughly and place it in a cool and ventilated place for care. Generally, it will take about half a month before it can be maintained normally.