Maintenance tips for seven-mile fragrant bonsai

The sweet olive bonsai is gradually becoming popular among flower lovers. How can we take good care of this bonsai plant from southern my country? The editor summarizes the following points for everyone:

Likes warmth

The most suitable growth temperature is between 20-30℃. It is not cold-resistant. Try to maintain the light temperature. The breeding temperature in winter should not be lower than 5℃.

Well-ventilated soil

The requirements for soil are not strict, but it is still better to use loose, fertile, neutral culture soil containing a lot of humus and strong permeability for potting, and the soil should be changed once a year. It is better to choose a pot that is slightly deeper and larger, with better air permeability.

Afraid of moisture

When cultivating Osmanthus fragrans, watering should be moderate. Control the water appropriately before bud formation to promote the differentiation of flower buds. After bud formation and during the flowering and fruiting period, it is better to keep the pot slightly moist but not waterlogged.

Not suitable for exposure

Sweet olive is a sun-loving tree species, but it is afraid of exposure to the sun, especially during the growing period. It should be cultivated under sparse shade and is suitable for a shaded balcony.

Reproduction method

Sweet olive is usually propagated by sowing and cuttings. The fruits are sown after they are ripe and picked, and they will germinate and emerge from the soil after one month of cultivation. Cuttings can be carried out in spring and autumn. Choose one- or two-year-old branches with tail tips, generally 20 to 30 cm in length, insert them into the seedbed, keep the soil moist, and they will take root after two months.