How often should I water the osmanthus?

There is no fixed watering time for sweet olive in spring and autumn. You just need to wait until the soil is a little dry, then water it to keep it moist. In summer, you need to water it more, usually once a day.

However, watering should be reduced as much as possible in winter to avoid frostbite of plants. They can be watered once every two weeks. When choosing water, you can use fermented rice water or nutrient-rich river water after natural sedimentation.

How to water the sweet olive

1. Check the soil : Osmanthus fragrans needs to maintain a moist growing environment. If the soil becomes dry, water it in time.

2. Adjust according to the season : Summer is the time when sweet olive needs a lot of water the most. At this time, we can adjust it according to the temperature and light intensity of the day, watering once a day or twice a day.

Seven-mile Fragrant Watering Precautions

1. Control the amount of water : Osmanthus fragrans is not tolerant to waterlogging. If too much watering causes water accumulation, it may cause root rot in the plant.

2. Water less in winter : The temperature drops in winter, and the reduction in watering helps plants retain heat and survive the harsh winter.

What to do if you water the osmanthus too much?

1. Provide sunlight : By exposing the plant to a large amount of sunlight, light energy and heat energy can be used to consume excess water.

2. Strengthen ventilation : Take advantage of the fact that air flow can carry away moisture, speed up the wind flow, and reduce the moisture concentration in the soil.

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