Cultivation method of Daphne odora

The golden-edged Osmanthus fragrans has a beautiful tree shape, lush green branches, shiny leaves, and golden edges. It is a very popular ornamental flower . If you want the golden edge Osmanthus to bloom quickly and well, you must master the cultivation method . The following editor will introduce the cultivation method of golden edge Osmanthus. Let’s take a look.

1. Soil

Osmanthus fragrans requires loose, breathable, well-drained, slightly acidic soil. You can use a mixture of garden soil, leaf mold, and sand in a ratio of about 4:4:2, and make sure the soil is slightly acidic. The soil needs to be disinfected before use, and it can be disinfected by exposing it to strong light.

2. Watering

The leaves of Osmanthus fragrans contain wax, have low transpiration, consume little water, and are not resistant to waterlogging. During the growing season, water the plant when it is dry and water when it is wet. The soil in the pot should be kept dry in winter. In the high temperature environment in summer, the frequency of watering should be appropriately increased. In the dry climate, water should be sprayed frequently to increase the humidity.

3. Lighting

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.

4. Fertilization

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. During the peak growing season, apply top dressing once a month with decomposed liquid fertilizer, and apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering.

5. Temperature

The most suitable environment for Osmanthus fragrans is 20-25℃. Proper temperature control should be carried out in winter to avoid freezing. It has poor cold resistance and should be moved indoors when the temperature is below 5℃.

6. Pruning

Osmanthus fragrans is resistant to pruning and should be pruned after flowering to promote more luxuriant branches. Before budding in spring, remove dense branches appropriately and leave a certain gap to facilitate ventilation and light transmission. When pruning after the flowers have faded, in addition to pruning the branches that have bloomed, you should also prune overlapping branches, overly dense branches, rapidly growing branches, and diseased branches.

7. Pest and disease control

The main pests of Osmanthus fragrans are aphids and scale insects, which often appear in dry and hot climates and should be controlled as early as possible. The disease is mainly mosaic disease caused by viruses. The leaves of infected plants will have spots and deformities, poor flowering and stagnant growth. Once discovered, they should be dug up with the roots and burned.

8. Repotting

The pot of Osmanthus fragrans is usually repotted once every two years, preferably in early spring before the buds sprout. The potting soil can be leaf mold, mixed with an appropriate amount of river sand and decomposed cake fertilizer in proportion, and the soil must be loose and breathable.

The above is an introduction to the cultivation methods of Osmanthus fragrans. The flowering period of Osmanthus fragrans is particularly long, and the fragrance is rich and can drift far away. Only by mastering the above cultivation methods can the Osmanthus fragrans grow healthily and bloom charming flowers.