Osmanthus seedlings bloom within a few years, but a 10-year-old osmanthus tree grows taller without

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1. Flowering in several years

2. Reasons for growing taller but not blooming

There is no fixed number of years when Osmanthus osmanthus seedlings will bloom. It depends on the specific method used to propagate and cultivate them. If the seedlings are ordinary sown seedlings, they will take a long time to bloom, usually about 10 years. Grafted seedlings bloom relatively early, and some can bloom in the same year, but the number is relatively small. Cutting seedlings generally need to be maintained for about 4 years before they bloom. However, a suitable environment must be provided during this period to allow it to bloom normally, otherwise it will only grow taller but not bloom.

1. Flowering in several years

There are many ways to propagate it, and the growth will be different depending on the method. Therefore, how long it takes to bloom is not fixed. Ordinary sweet-scented osmanthus seedlings propagated by sowing need to be maintained for a long time before they can bloom. They will not bloom until they are old enough, which usually takes about 10 years. Grafted seedlings bloom relatively early, and some can bloom in the same year, but the number of blooms is small. Cutting seedlings usually take four years to bloom.

2. Reasons for growing taller but not blooming

1. Insufficient light: It prefers light and is a long-day plant. During the growth period, it must be exposed to more sunlight. Only with sufficient sunlight can it accumulate more nutrients and promote flowering. If there is a lack of light, the plants will easily grow leggy and grow without blooming.

2. Improper fertilization: it needs to be consumed during the growing season If it has a lot of nutrients, it needs to be supplemented with fertilizer. However, if too much nitrogen fertilizer is applied, especially before the flowering period. Then it will just grow, the flower buds cannot differentiate, and they will not bloom. It is necessary to apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to promote flowering.

3. Overwatering: It is in the dormant period or It means excessive watering and sufficient water during the peak growth season. In this case, it will grow vigorously, but it will not bloom and will only grow leaves and branches. It is necessary to adjust the watering method and control the water at the right time so that it can accumulate nutrients and promote the flowers to bloom.

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