What should I do if all the leaves of osmanthus fall off in winter?

1. Prune the roots

The main reason why osmanthus leaves fall off is at the roots. Because the roots cannot absorb water and nutrients, all the leaves fall off. So first carefully remove it from the pot, then wash off the soil at the roots with clean water and check for rot. Use a sterilized knife to remove rotten roots to prevent the situation from getting worse. After pruning, you need to use carbendazim to sterilize to prevent wound infection.

2. Change pots and soil

After pruning the roots, replant the osmanthus. Choose a flower pot of suitable size, put a small amount of tiles at the bottom of the pot, and add some river sand to help drainage. Choose sandy soil to fill the pot. You can also sprinkle some rooting powder when planting, and then cover it with soil and compact it.

3. Proper pruning

Because root pruning weakens its water absorption function, if the plant has too many branches, it will hinder rooting. Therefore, all the dead branches in the upper part should be pruned away, and some overly dense branches should also be cut off to retain nutrients and water as much as possible.

4. Carry out maintenance

After pruning, the osmanthus needs to be placed in a well-ventilated, cool environment and the soil should be kept moist. It cannot be exposed to light at this time, let alone fertilized. Just water it when the soil is dry. After the plant sprouts, it can be placed in a sunny place and maintained normally.