How to grow Pittosporum tobira? Detailed guide to cultivation methods and precautions

Pittosporum tobira is a very common shrub plant. Many people may have seen it without knowing its name, but it truly appears frequently in our sight. Pittosporum tobira stays evergreen all year round and produces some fragrant small flowers in spring, making it a plant very suitable for planting in courtyards or flower beds. Below, Qinnong Network will introduce the cultivation methods for Pittosporum tobira.

When it comes to cultivation methods, Qinnong Network will still start from the five aspects we are familiar with, which are also the five basic aspects of growing plants: sunlight, temperature, water, fertilizing and pruning. Let us introduce them in detail below.

1. Sunlight

Pittosporum tobira is a plant that can tolerate light relatively well, or rather its demand for light is fairly high. In summer we can grow it directly outdoors, and it is also feasible to place potted plants in a shaded spot. Unlike some plants, Pittosporum tobira does not need shading treatment in summer; the scorching summer sun will not have any negative effect on it.

2. Temperature

Pittosporum tobira prefers to grow between 15°C and 30°C. Such temperatures are easily reached in summer, but more difficult in winter. Therefore, potted Pittosporum tobira can be moved indoors in winter, and the indoor temperature must also be kept above 5°C. Pittosporum tobira planted outdoors should be given some appropriate warming measures so it can overwinter safely.

3. Watering

Watering Pittosporum tobira is not troublesome; you just need to master the amount and frequency of watering in different seasons. Generally speaking, water demand is high in summer, and watering a bit more is no problem. In winter there is no need to frequently replenish water for Pittosporum tobira. In addition, in spring it should be watered once every one to two days, because during this period Pittosporum tobira begins to develop flower buds, and in autumn it is enough to water once every two to three days.

4. Fertilizing

Pittosporum tobira is a plant that feeds heavily on fertilizer, and fertilizer has a fairly obvious effect on it. Usually in spring and autumn, a balanced all-purpose fertilizer can be applied once about every half a month. No fertilizing is needed in winter, while in summer the fertilizing frequency can be increased somewhat. However, be careful to follow the principle of light fertilizer applied frequently, and do not make the fertilizer concentration too strong.

5. Pruning

Because Pittosporum tobira is a plant that grows branches very easily, we need to prune it regularly. Generally speaking, in spring we can trim it according to the shape we like. If growth only occurs at the top, we should also remove the top.

The above is Qinnong Network's introduction to the cultivation methods for Pittosporum tobira. In fact, Pittosporum tobira is a very easy plant to keep alive. It can tolerate partial shade and scorching sun, and has good adaptability to temperature and soil. It can be grown in both northern and southern China. If your home has a relatively large yard, planting Pittosporum tobira is a good choice.