What type of soil should I use for my Holly Osmanthus?

Holly Osmanthus does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Holly Osmanthus?

Holly Osmanthus grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Holly Osmanthus?

Holly Osmanthus will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Can Holly Osmanthus be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Holly Osmanthus can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

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Q: Is Holly Osmanthus easy to care for?

Holly Osmanthus is generally considered an easy-to-care-for plant and makes a great choice for beginners!

Q: How often should I water my Holly Osmanthus?

Holly Osmanthus prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Q: How much sunlight does my Holly Osmanthus need?

Holly Osmanthus requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

About Holly Osmanthus

False Holly is a large, dense, upright, oval-rounded evergreen shrub that grows to 15' tall. It blooms in the late fall into winter and has inconspicuous flowers that are highly aromatic and pungently sweet. The plant is used in hedges, screens, foundations, barriers, or as a specimen plant.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Osmanthus heterophyllus

Genus

Osmanthus

Family

Oleaceae

Order

Lamiales

Also known as

Holly olive and False holly

How to care for Holly Osmanthus

Water

How often to water your Holly Osmanthus

Holly Osmanthus needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Baltimore, Maryland.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Holly Osmanthus in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Holly Osmanthus: 1ft from a window

Holly Osmanthus love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to ensure it receives enough light to survive during this time of reduced sunlight intensity in Baltimore, Maryland ⛅.

Holly Osmanthus does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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