How to make the osmanthus truncatum bloom and grow thick leaves

1. Loose soil

The catnip prefers loose, fertile, well-drained soil. There are many ways to prepare potting soil. You can use peat soil with perlite, mix garden soil with slag, or add an appropriate amount of sand or gravel to sandy soil. This ensures that the soil has good air permeability and guarantees the breathing and growth of the roots.

2. Sufficient light

When there is sufficient light, the leaves of the pennywort will become thicker, which is also beneficial to photosynthesis and can accumulate more nutrients. If the environment is too dark, the plant will easily develop poorly, the leaves will become very thin, and it may also grow too tall, affecting its appearance. In summer, it needs proper shade to avoid being exposed to the sun.

3. Suitable temperature

Pogostemon cablin is suitable for growing in a warm environment and is not resistant to high or low temperatures. Usually it grows faster when the temperature is around 23℃. If the temperature exceeds 35℃, it is necessary to spray water appropriately and maintain good ventilation to cool down. If the temperature is below 10℃, you need to put it in a warm place or put it in a plastic bag to keep it warm.

4. Proper watering

The demand for water of catnip is not high. During the growth process, the amount of water must be controlled and water should be applied according to the dryness or wetness of the soil. Usually in spring and autumn, it is enough to keep the soil slightly moist. In summer and winter, the soil can be a little drier due to the slow growth of the plants, but watering cannot be completely avoided.

5. Reasonable fertilization

The growth of catnip requires sufficient nutrients, so fertilization is also very important. In order to avoid fertilizer burns to its root system, it is usually necessary to apply thin fertilizers frequently. Use thin liquid fertilizers as they are easier to absorb. Apply fertilizers every 20 days during the growing season. No fertilizer is needed during the dormant period, but phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be supplemented once before winter.