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Sweet olive.
Osmanthus fragrans
Pronunciación oz-MAN-thus FRAY-granz
También se conoce como Fragrant olive, Sweet olive, Tea olive, Sweet Osmanthus
Sweet olive is a lovely evergreen shrub known for its tiny, incredibly fragrant flowers. It makes a wonderful addition to gardens where you can enjoy its sweet, apricot like scent. You will find it thrives in mild climates as a hedge or a standalone specimen.
De un vistazo
- Nivel de cuidados
- Fácil
- Tipo de planta
- Evergreen shrub
- Luz
- Full sun to partial shade
- Luz en interior
- Luz indirecta brillante
- Riego
- Cada 5 a 10 días
- Tamaño adulto
- 10 to 20 feet
- Ritmo de crecimiento
- Medio
Cuidados
Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy to prevent root issues. Watch for yellowing leaves, which often signal that the plant is getting too much water. A sheltered spot protects it from harsh winds and helps maintain its health.
- Riego
- Water when the top inch of soil feels dry to the touch.
- Abonado
- Apply a balanced, slow release fertilizer during the active growing season.
- Poda
- Lightly prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage bushier growth.
- Trasplante
- Repot when the roots have filled the container or the growth slows down significantly.
- Suelo
- Well draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil
- pH del suelo
- 6.0 to 7.0
Seguridad
- Mascotas
- This plant is considered non toxic to cats and dogs.
Cómo identificarla
- Glossy, dark green leathery leaves
- Tiny, white or cream colored flowers
- Intense, sweet apricot like fragrance
- Evergreen shrub or small tree habit
Ciencia
- Familia
- Oleaceae
- Género
- Osmanthus
- Orden
- Lamiales
- Clase
- Magnoliopsida
Taxonomía cotejada con GBIF.
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