How do you grow sweet-scented osmanthus in the north?

Sweet-scented osmanthus is a kind of flower with strong fragrance, which is mainly planted in the south of Qinling Mountains and Huaihe River in China. Of course, it can be planted in the north, but it is not easy to blossom because the temperature is too low. So, how do you grow sweet-scented osmanthus in the north?

1. Soil

Osmanthus fragrans is not strict on soil, except alkaline soil, general soil can grow, but it is suitable for slightly acidic sandy loam with deep soil layer, loose and fertile soil and good drainage. In order to raise sweet-scented osmanthus in the north, 2 parts of rotten leaf soil, 3 parts of garden soil, 3 parts of sandy soil and 2 parts of rotten cake fertilizer can be mixed into nutrient soil.

2. Temperature

Sweet-scented osmanthus likes a warm environment, more hardy, but can not stay in a low-temperature environment for a long time. In winter in the north, the climate is cold and the temperature is also very low. if sweet-scented osmanthus wants to survive the winter safely, it must be kept at a temperature of 0-5 degrees. Sweet-scented osmanthus can be moved indoors, especially those with heating.

3. Lighting

To raise sweet-scented osmanthus in the north, you should put it in a sunny place so that it can fully accept direct sunlight. If it is a hot summer, it should be properly shaded at noon; if it is winter, it should be placed indoors in the sunny place.

4. Watering

Sweet-scented osmanthus likes a humid environment, but it can't accumulate water. To raise sweet-scented osmanthus in the north, it is necessary to water the sweet-scented osmanthus in time and often spray water on the leaves. But in winter, you should water less, don't let the soil get too wet, and don't let the leaves have water droplets to prevent them from turning into ice.

5. Fertilization

Fertilizer is indispensable to make sweet-scented osmanthus blossom. More fertilizer should be applied to sweet-scented osmanthus in spring and autumn, nitrogen fertilizer should be applied during flower bud differentiation, and total element fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium should be applied during flower bud formation. In winter, a mature organic fertilizer can be applied before the beginning of winter, and an appropriate amount of water can be sprayed to prevent frostbite.