How to care for osmanthus and precautions

Osmanthus growth conditions

Osmanthus loves sunlight and grows vigorously under full-sun conditions. It requires a certain shade in the seedling stage and relatively sufficient light after adulthood. It likes moist and well-drained sandy soil, and also grows better in heavier clay soil. It is resistant to high temperatures and is relatively cold-resistant, and can withstand minus 15℃.

How to grow osmanthus

To grow osmanthus well, it is best to use loose, fertile and well-drained acidic soil for cultivation. Water it every 2-3 days in spring and autumn, and every day in summer. The temperature should be controlled at around 20℃. In the north, warming measures should be taken in winter, and fertilizer should be applied regularly.

Osmanthus watering

Osmanthus trees are generally watered every 2-3 days in spring and autumn. In summer, when the temperature is high, they can be watered once every evening. At the same time, water can be sprayed on the leaves of the plant to increase the air humidity, which is beneficial to the growth of the plant.

Osmanthus fertilization

Osmanthus trees like fertilizer. During the growing season, diluted organic fertilizer can be applied once every week, and an appropriate amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer can be applied before flowering, so that the flowers will be more dense and beautiful.

Osmanthus pest control

The main insect pest of osmanthus is red spider mites. Generally, you can use pesticides such as mite cleaner to spray the leaves of the plant once every 7 days for 2-3 times in a row to cure it.

How to grow osmanthus at home

Home cultivation of osmanthus requires fertile flower soil, preferably slightly acidic. It also needs to be given sufficient water in time during the growing period, and the flower soil can be kept slightly moist during the dormant period. It also needs sufficient light for daily maintenance. It is recommended to use diluted liquid fertilizer for fertilization. The main method of reproduction is sowing.

Precautions for osmanthus maintenance

Osmanthus cultivation requires frequent pruning, usually after flowering. At this time, the plant consumes too many nutrients during flowering, so all dense branches, thin branches, and flower branches can be pruned away to allow it to store nutrients for the winter, which is also conducive to flowering next year.