Pruning methods of potted Osmanthus fragrans

Osmanthus fragrance is a pleasant plant, if it is planted on the ground, we do not need pruning, the higher it grows, the bigger it is, and if it is a potted plant, it needs pruning to make it look good. The following is to introduce the pruning methods of sweet-scented osmanthus potted plants.

1. Trunk pruning

Sweet-scented osmanthus potted plants are not good-looking if they grow taller, so you can trim the trunk. Generally speaking, the pot planting of sweet-scented osmanthus with good ornamental effect will not be more than 80 centimeters, and we can cut off the above part directly at the height we need.

2. Pruning branches

If the crown is sparse, the larger branches can be cut off and some small ones can be retained. If the branches are relatively thin and small, you can keep some branches that are good for the shape and cut off some bad ones.

3. Late pruning

In the peak growth period of sweet-scented osmanthus, cut off the stunted, overgrown, diseased branches and leaves, but also cut off the residual flowers, and properly cut the branches that are too dense to increase the light transmittance of the plant.

4. Disinfection treatment

Before pruning sweet-scented osmanthus, the knives used for pruning should be disinfected; after pruning, the wound should be disinfected, and the maintenance work after pruning should be done to restore its growth.