Can osmanthus be fertilized during its flowering period? How to water it during its flowering period?

1. Can fertilizer be applied during the flowering period?

It consumes a lot of nutrients when it blooms, so it needs to be fertilized. However, it should be divided into before flowering and after flowering. Fertilization should be applied before flowering, that is, when flower buds are differentiating, and the fertilizer should be selected scientifically. The amount of nitrogen fertilizer should be reduced, and more phosphorus fertilizer and potassium fertilizer should be applied appropriately. These two fertilizers will promote better differentiation of flower buds. Stop fertilizing after the flower blooms. Do not apply fertilizer yet, otherwise the fertilizer will be absorbed by the branches and leaves, causing the branches and leaves to grow vigorously and the flowers will fall off prematurely. Just wait until the flowering period is over before adding fertilizer.

2. Precautions for fertilization

Do not fertilize it when the temperature is high. It is recommended to do it in the morning or evening, otherwise it will affect absorption. And do not apply concentrated fertilizer. It is best to water the plant appropriately after fertilizing to dilute the fertilizer and allow it to be absorbed as quickly as possible. In addition, be careful not to apply it directly near the roots, as this can easily burn the roots and affect growth.

3. How to water during flowering

When it is blooming, you should reduce the amount of water. If the soil is not dry, you can stop watering and wait until it turns white before watering again. Usually, just spray water around the plant more often to basically meet its water needs. If there is too much water at this time, the branches and leaves will tend to grow too tall, which will affect flowering. If there is continuous rainy weather, be sure to drain the water in time and there must be no accumulation of water in the soil, otherwise the flowering period will end prematurely and root rot will easily occur.