How to grow potted osmanthus? These care methods you need to master

Osmanthus is an evergreen plant all year round, not only beautiful to look at, but the fresh fragrance after it blooms also makes people feel relaxed and happy. And osmanthus can also be used as food. So many people want to grow a pot at home. So how do you grow potted osmanthus well? Below, the Tutul website editor will take everyone through it~

1. Watering

During the flower bud differentiation period from June to July, water less; in summer when temperatures are high and evaporation is great, water more; when the air is dry and before and after flowering in autumn, frequently spray water on the leaves and around the plant to increase air humidity. In winter, just keep the soil slightly moist.

2. Fertilizing

1. Fertilizing should be done after spring budding, applying fertilizer water once every 15 days to encourage new branch growth. In the late stage of new shoot growth in May, to promote shoot fullness and flower bud differentiation, pay attention to applying more phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, once every 10 days. If phosphorus fertilizer is insufficient during this period, there will be fewer flowers, and the scent will not be very fragrant; after the flowers fade, apply one more topdressing of dilute cake fertilizer water to lay the foundation for growth the next year.

2. When entering May and June, osmanthus begins to enter the flower bud differentiation stage. At this time, we should apply some fertilizer mainly based on phosphorus and potassium elements. At the same time, we should also reduce nitrogen fertilizer appropriately. In addition, we should also keep the potting soil loose and breathable.

3. Light

Osmanthus is a long-day plant and likes sunlight by nature. For potted plants, place it in a place with ample sunlight and good ventilation, so it can fully receive light and carry out photosynthesis; only then can it have luxuriant branches and leaves and abundant, fragrant flowers. If light is too weak, branches grow thin and weak, affecting flower bud formation.

4. Pruning

When pruning, except for cutting back and renewing parts whose tree vigor or branch vigor is poor, generally thinning branches is the main approach. Only appropriately thin out overly dense outer branches, and at the same time cut off leggy branches, diseased branches, etc., to improve ventilation and light penetration in the inner canopy. When sprouting branches appear at the base of the trunk, remove them in time, otherwise they will snatch nutrients, and the tree shape will also become unattractive.

Alright, the above is the Tutul website editor's guide to growing potted osmanthus. Did everyone remember it? You can quickly try it out, and see you next time~