Time and method of changing the soil of osmanthus

Time to change the soil of osmanthus

Generally speaking, the best time to change the soil for osmanthus is in spring every year, specifically from February to March, because the climate at this time is suitable, changing the soil will not cause too much damage to the plant, and it can adapt to the pot as soon as possible.

How to change the pot and soil of osmanthus

1. Prepare the potting soil. You can mix garden soil, stable manure and river sand in a ratio of 1:1:1. When potting, add decomposed organic fertilizer, bone meal, etc. as base fertilizer.

2. When repotting and changing the soil for osmanthus, you need to choose a suitable flowerpot. Generally, you can choose a clay pot or ceramic pot with good air permeability, which is better for the growth of osmanthus.

3. First, take the osmanthus out of the old pot with the soil, do appropriate pruning, and then plant it in the prepared new pot soil. After repotting, you need to pay attention to keep the potting soil moist, and apply cake fertilizer water every 15 days or so, and then maintain it according to the normal potted osmanthus maintenance method.

Notes on changing the soil for osmanthus

1. When changing the soil for osmanthus, you need to be careful not to break its roots when taking out the plant. The best way is to break the old pot, so as to ensure that the roots of the osmanthus are completely unaffected.

2. Osmanthus has no requirements for new soil. Generally speaking, fertile, breathable and well-drained soil is sufficient.

3. When changing the soil for osmanthus, you need to apply base fertilizer. When planting, use base fertilizer, such as manure. Such fertilizers are relatively natural, have no harm to the plants, and are beneficial to their growth.

Maintenance method of osmanthus after changing soil

1. Osmanthus needs to be properly pruned after changing the soil. The more serious the root rot is, the more vigorous the pruning should be. In addition, potted osmanthus trees grow relatively slowly and do not absorb much nutrients and water, so you can water them frequently, but not too often to avoid water accumulation and root rot.

2. After we change the pot for the osmanthus, although it is necessary to water the roots in time, we cannot do it immediately. Instead, we need to wait for a while before watering again.

3. The yellowing of osmanthus leaves after changing the soil may be due to sunburn caused by exposure to strong light. It prefers semi-shaded environment and cannot tolerate strong light. If it is placed under strong light, the leaves will be burned and turn yellow.