Tips for making and maintaining Osmanthus fragrans bonsai

The soil conditions required for bonsai cultivation

As for the growth habits of Osmanthus fragrans, it prefers slightly acidic, fertile, loose and well-drained sandy soil. Therefore, it is most suitable to be planted in soil with a moderate pH value. Of course, the soil cannot be strongly acidic, otherwise the osmanthus will grow slowly or even wither and have few branches. If planted in alkaline soil, the situation will be more serious or even die.

Fertilization and fertilizer issues

Osmanthus prefers pig manure, which can be used as fertilizer, mixed in the pot or placed at the bottom of the pot after drying. After fertilizing, cover the soil and control the thickness, then plant Osmanthus fragrans. After that, fertilize once a year. Of course, in places where such fertilizers are not available, you can ferment the hoof horns of donkeys and horses into water and use it for watering. At this time, you need to pay attention to watering less in spring and increase the frequency during the midsummer growing season.

Bonsai watering principles

When watering Osmanthus fragrans bonsai, you should pay attention to the following principles: water less before new shoots sprout, water less on rainy days, and water more during the dry seasons in summer and autumn.

In addition, you must pay attention to drainage on rainy days, otherwise the accumulation of water will cause the roots of Osmanthus fragrans to rot or even drown. In addition, you need to maintain the air humidity, spray water frequently, place it in the shade, and keep it moist.

About the shape of bonsai

Since the Osmanthus fragrans bonsai is planted for viewing, we should pay attention to the shape of the bonsai. Therefore, you should pay attention to choosing strong and beautifully shaped branches and rootstocks when grafting, and be sure to prune them in time to maintain a good shape and beautiful leaves and shape.