How to tend a Osmanthus delavayi

Also known as: Ligustrum phillyrea H.Lév., Siphonosmanthus delavayi (Franch.) Stapf

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, reduce watering and fertilization in winter

Sunlight

Like sunshine, slight shade tolerance, avoid strong light

Soil

Peat or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Need more fertilization, apply low concentration liquid fertilizes every 7-10 days

Pruning

Remove withered and overlong branches, trim before sprouting in winner or early spring

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Oleaceae, Osmanthus
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height ≥ 15 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period August-October, viewing period 2-3 weeks
Flower colors
orange yellow, light yellow, cream white
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