Osmanthus fragrans latifolius

Sweet Osmanthus

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Evergreen shrub with glossy dark leaves and highly fragrant white flowers in autumn, native to East Asia.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sweet Osmanthus
Family Oleaceae
Genus Osmanthus
Species Fragrans
Variety latifolius
Origin China
Blooming Autumn, occasionally indoors in winter
Leaf Color Dark green, glossy
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-draining slightly acidic soil mix with perlite and peat moss

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist during growth, allow slight drying between waterings in winter dormancy

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Sunlight & Care

Bright indirect light to full sun; requires adequate light for flowering scent indoors

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Fertilization

Apply balanced liquid fertilizer monthly from April to September

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 2 months
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Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec
eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Apr
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
3000 – 25000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
2000 – 3500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
25% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 2200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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