Cultivation methods and precautions of Daphne odora

soil

The potted Osmanthus fragrans has relatively loose requirements on the potting soil. You should choose fertile, rotten humus acidic soil, and add a small amount of river sand and rotted cake fertilizer into it.

Of course, a small amount of river sand or large-grained gravel can be added to the soil dug directly from outdoors.

Water and fertilizer

The roots of Osmanthus fragrans are fleshy roots. When caring for it, you should pay attention to controlling watering. If you water it too much and the soil in the pot is too wet for a long time, the roots will easily rot. The general watering cycle is 10 to 15 days, and the cycle can be shortened or lengthened appropriately depending on weather conditions.

Osmanthus fragrans likes fertilizer and should be fertilized with thin liquid fertilizer about once every 10 days during its growth period. Top dressing should be applied once before and after flowering, and dilute cake fertilizer water should be chosen.

Light Temperature

Osmanthus fragrans prefers a semi-shaded environment. In winter and spring, it is best to maintain it in the sun and give it sufficient light. In summer, place it in a well-ventilated, cool place and spray it with water in time when it is hot.

Osmanthus fragrans is not cold-resistant and needs to be moved indoors for the winter. After the Descent of Frost, move it to a sunny place indoors, keep the temperature above 5°C, and keep the soil in the pot dry so that it can safely overwinter.

Pruning methods

Osmanthus fragrans has a strong germination ability and is resistant to pruning. In order to control the plant shape, it is necessary to pinch and top the plants in time to promote branching. After the flowers fade, prune according to the plant shape, cut off the dead leaves, remove diseased and weak branches, and enhance the light transmittance of the plant.

Precautions

The pot of Osmanthus fragrans is usually repotted once every two years, before the flower buds sprout in early spring. Repotting means removing the outer layer of soil around the roots and adding new culture soil. After planting, water it thoroughly, place it in a cool place to dry for 10 to 15 days, and then carry out normal maintenance.

Common pests of Daphne koreana are aphids and scale insects. If pests are found, they must be controlled in time.