What soil does osmanthus like?

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1. What kind of soil do you like?

2. Soil preparation method

3. Precautions

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It likes soft, well-drained and slightly acidic soil, as well as good air permeability to avoid affecting the breathing of its root system. Do not use heavy clay soil or alkaline soil for cultivation. You can purchase nutrient soil and use it, or you can mix leaf mold soil, pastoral soil and river sand soil for use. Remember to disinfect when mixing soil. It is recommended to put the soil in the sun for a period of time.

1. What kind of soil do you like?

1. What kind of soil do you like

Osmanthus fragrans has very good vitality, so the requirements for cultivation soil are very low. As long as the soil is not too sticky or alkaline, it can be used. It grows best in soft, well-drained and slightly acidic soil. Using such soil for cultivation will make it grow better. It also likes soil with better air permeability, because this kind of soil allows its roots to breathe normally and the root system will be more developed.

2. Soil mixing method

When mixing soil, you can mix leaf mold soil, pastoral soil and river sand soil according to 5:4:3, or you can replace leaf mold soil with peat soil. Some flower lovers think that preparing soil is troublesome. In fact, you can also buy nutrient soil and use it, which is not only convenient but also very safe. Because there may be some bacteria or germs in the soil you prepare yourself. If disinfection is not done well, it may have an impact on the plant roots.

3. Precautions

1 2. Soil compaction is not conducive to the growth of sweet-scented osmanthus, so soil plowing work must be done at ordinary times. If the soil compaction is serious, the soil must be replaced.

2. Disinfection of soil before use cannot be ignored, especially when raising it at home. It is best to spread the soil in the sun and expose it to the sun.

2. Soil preparation method

3. Precautions

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