How to care for osmanthus during its flowering period? Does osmanthus need to be fertilized during its flowering period?

1. Suitable lighting

It is a plant that likes light, and it can only bloom if it is exposed to more sunlight. When the flower buds are differentiating, they need more light and should be placed in a well-lit place to promote faster differentiation. However, after the flowers bloom, you should reduce the light and move them to a dim light. At this time, too much light will cause the flowers to fall prematurely.

2. Reduce moisture

It naturally consumes more water during the flowering period than usual. Before flowering, you should water and spray it frequently to keep the soil moist and absorb enough water to facilitate the blooming of the flowers. After flowering, you need to control water. If the soil is not dry, don't water it yet. Appropriate water control will extend the flowering period. If you water too much at this time, the branches and leaves will grow too long, which will be detrimental to flowering.

3. Scientific fertilization

Before flowering, it is naturally necessary to supplement fertilizer. Choose phosphorus and potassium fertilizers and reduce the application of nitrogen fertilizers. This will increase the number of flowers, and the flower buds can be better differentiated and the flower colors will be more colorful. However, once the flowers bloom, you should stop fertilizing them and no longer need to apply fertilizer. Otherwise, sufficient nutrients will easily promote the growth of branches and leaves, causing the flowers to wither prematurely and not be conducive to flowering.

4. Suitable temperature

It is best to provide a suitable temperature environment during the flowering period. The temperature should not be too high or too low, otherwise it will affect flowering. Too high a temperature will affect the differentiation of flower buds, while too low a temperature will easily cause the flowers to fall prematurely. The temperature must be controlled as much as possible.