What are the cultivation methods and precautions of Osmanthus fragrans

Introduction of Osmanthus fragrans

Osmanthus fragrans is an excellent variety of osmanthus, an evergreen tree with a well-developed root system and dioecious flowers. Its propagation methods include softwood cuttings, aerial layering, rootstock grafting, and grafting techniques.

Osmanthus fragrans can be propagated by cuttings. Choose a strong, disease-free and insect-free mother plant, cut the upper semi-lignified shoots of the current year, cut them into 2-3 cm, trim the lower leaves, make the cut smooth, then immerse the base in a rooting powder solution and then insert it into the soil.

Cultivation method of Osmanthus fragrans

Osmanthus fragrans prefers a warm and humid environment with partial shade and partial sun. It has a certain degree of cold resistance, but is not resistant to severe cold. It likes sunlight, but is also shade-tolerant. It needs to be shaded when it is a seedling and should not be placed under strong light.

Osmanthus fragrans does not have high requirements for soil, but slightly acidic sandy soil with deep soil layer, fertile and moist soil, good drainage and rich in humus is most suitable.

Watering

Osmanthus fragrans likes a humid environment, especially in summer. You need to water it more often to keep the soil moist at about 50%. When it is rainy or budding, water it less. Waterlogging in the pot soil will cause root rot and affect later growth.

Fertilization

Osmanthus fragrans prefers fertile soil. You can apply some base fertilizer when planting. In the later growing season, you can apply thin liquid fertilizer once every half a month. Be careful not to make the concentration too high.

prune

Osmanthus fragrans needs to thin out dense and overlapping branches and leaves to increase light transmittance. It is also necessary to cut off diseased and dead branches, keep the crown neat and round, adhere to the principle of removing the weak and keeping the strong, reduce unnecessary branches and improve the ornamental value.

Things to note when growing Osmanthus fragrans

During the growth period of Osmanthus fragrans, some pests and diseases such as scale insects and sooty mold may appear. Therefore, measures to prevent and control pests and diseases should be taken, such as frequent ventilation, controlled watering, timely removal of diseased plants, and spraying of appropriate pesticides.