An old gardener uses "3 tricks" to grow "osmanthus" into a bonsai that blooms every year and is worth a fortune

As the saying goes: osmanthus fragrance in August and September. Recently many flower lovers are sharing their potted osmanthus plants, which have produced beautiful flowers. Everyone knows that after osmanthus blooms, not only are the colors beautiful, but the fragrance is also delightful. From far away you can smell the sweet scent of osmanthus. Osmanthus is a woody flowering plant that can be grown at home as a potted plant; not only is the plant upright, but the leaves are emerald green, and it also has a pleasant floral fragrance.

When growing osmanthus as a potted plant at home, you must pay attention to care techniques. Generally, potted osmanthus is propagated by grafting and cuttings. If you want osmanthus to grow quickly, you should choose grafting; in later care you need to water, fertilize, and provide light reasonably, and then prune and wire it every year, so that you can grow an osmanthus bonsai. Just like neighbor Grandpa Wang, who is an expert at growing flowers. In the process of growing osmanthus, he only uses 3 tricks to turn it into a bonsai, and it blooms every year. The osmanthus bonsai he grows is also very valuable.

1. Grafting osmanthus makes the plant take shape quickly

When growing potted osmanthus, if you want it to grow quickly, you need to graft it. Generally, grafting is done in spring and summer. Choose a robust current-year osmanthus branch and cut it to a length of 5 cm, then prepare a rootstock similar to osmanthus in growth. You can use woody plants such as privet, water wax, and white wax as rootstocks; the grafting survival rate is very high. Generally after grafting, the potted plant needs to be placed in a cool place. After normal care for 1 month, the osmanthus branch can begin to sprout and grow leaves.

2. Reasonable watering, fertilizing, and lighting

When caring for potted osmanthus, you also need to water, fertilize, and provide light reasonably. Generally, when caring for potted osmanthus, it is best to place it on a balcony with good light, or directly place it outdoors for care. Use a mixed soil that is permeable, breathable, and nutrient-rich, which can meet the growth needs of osmanthus. During care, also pay attention to watering; do not let water accumulate in the pot for a long time, otherwise root rot will occur. In spring and summer each year, supplement fertilizer for potted osmanthus. The simplest is to choose a compound fertilizer and sprinkle it directly into the flowerpot; you can also bury some organic fertilizer in the flowerpot soil, such as chicken manure and sheep manure. After entering autumn, promptly give the osmanthus leaves 0.2% potassium dihydrogen phosphate to supplement phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, promote the development of osmanthus flower buds, and produce beautiful flowers in autumn.

3. Proper pruning and wiring

If you want to make osmanthus into a bonsai, in addition to normal care and grafting, you also need to prune and wire it during care. Generally, pruning can be done after the autumn flowering period ends, cutting off all leggy branches so the plant grows fuller and rounder. In spring, proper pruning should also be done, and then the branches should be wired to create a shape. This kind of potted osmanthus is not only beautiful in shape, but can also bloom normally.

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