Osmanthus, commonly known as Yueji and Guizi, is an ornamental plant with fragrant aroma and gorgeous flowers, which has extremely high garden value and ornamental value, and is widely cultivated in gardens, parks and other places. Osmanthus is not only beautiful, but also fragrant and deeply loved by people. If you want to grow osmanthus and make it grow healthy and lush, you need to pay attention to the management of soil, light, water, fertilization, pruning, etc. The following will give you a detailed introduction to how to grow osmanthus to make your osmanthus grow more healthy and beautiful.
Osmanthus planting techniques.
1.Choose the planting site and soil.
Light conditions: Osmanthus likes full sunlight, so when choosing a planting site, it should be ensured that there is sufficient sunlight, which is conducive to the growth and flowering of osmanthus.
Soil environment: Osmanthus does not have strict soil requirements, but it is advisable to use loose and fertile sandy loam soil with good drainage. Before planting, an appropriate amount of well-decomposed organic fertilizer can be added to improve soil fertility.
2.Cultivation and management of osmanthus.
1.Planting time: It is best to choose spring or autumn for planting osmanthus, which is conducive to the growth and rooting of osmanthus.
2.Planting method: choose healthy osmanthus seedlings for planting, dig holes, fill in fresh soil after putting in osmanthus seedlings, and gently press to ensure that the plants stand stable.
3.Water management: Osmanthus loves moisture and is drought tolerant, and needs to be kept in a good moist state during the survival stage. During spring and summer droughts, water at the right time to avoid excessive wetting and standing water.
4.Fertilization management: Osmanthus is applied with organic fertilizer once a year in spring and autumn, which helps to increase soil fertility and promote the growth and flowering of osmanthus.
5.Pruning and shaping: Osmanthus grows vigorously and needs to be pruned and shaped regularly to maintain the beautiful morphology of the plant and promote the growth of new shoots and the differentiation of flower buds.
6.Pest control: Regularly inspect the leaves and branches of osmanthus, and if signs of pests and diseases are found, corresponding control measures should be taken in time to avoid damage to osmanthus.
7.Bracket support: When the osmanthus grows taller, a bracket or cane can be appropriately set up to help the plant grow steadily and prevent lodging.
8.Falling flowers: After the flowering period of osmanthus will have a certain number of flowers withering and falling, timely cleaning up the fallen flowers will help keep the garden tidy and tidy, and can also promote the opening of new flowers.
Osmanthus multiplication.
Cuttings: You can choose the young branches of osmanthus as cuttings material, remove the part of the leaves, insert them into the moist soil, and after proper maintenance, they can quickly take root and sprout.
Dividing method: Osmanthus can also be multiplied by dividing the growth of plants, selecting mature osmanthus plants, separating the root system from the geographical part, and planting them into new containers or locations to promote the rapid growth of new plants.
Precautions. 1.Avoid flooding the roots and maintain a proper moistness.
2.After planting, you need to water it frequently, but avoid overwatering and suffocating the root system.
3.Prevent and control pests and diseases, regularly inspect leaves and branches, and deal with problems in a timely manner.
4.Prune properly to keep the plant neat and tidy.
5.Adjust the amount of fertilizer to avoid abnormal growth caused by excessive fertilizer.
With the above planting tips and management methods, you can successfully grow osmanthus and make it grow healthy and lush.