Cultivation methods and precautions of Daphne koreana (how to maintain Daphne koreana potted plants so that they bloom)

Daphne koreana is a traditional famous flower in my country. It is evergreen all year round, with a short and strong plant and a graceful tree shape. It is also called Penglai flower and Fengliu tree. The flowers are small and numerous, and many small flowers bloom in clusters. The fragrance is strong and long-lasting, and the flowering period can last for more than a month.

The plant of Daphne odora is short and strong and can withstand pruning, making it very suitable for potted viewing. Lan Yao previously raised two pots of Daphne odora, which she placed indoors when they bloomed. The fragrance was everywhere, especially in the bleak winter and early spring seasons, when Daphne odora was particularly pleasing to the eye.

How to care for Daphne koreana so that it blooms

Many flower lovers think that Daphne odora is difficult to grow, and believe that it will easily wither in summer and autumn. However, based on Lan Yao’s own experience in growing Daphne odora, she believes that it is actually not difficult to grow. As long as you master the correct method, it is very easy to grow.

Temperature and light

Daphne koreana prefers a warm and cool growing environment, likes shade and fears cold. Avoid direct sunlight, shade should be provided in summer, and proper ventilation should be provided. In winter, the plant should be moved to a sunny place indoors and the room temperature should be maintained above 8°C.

Watering

Daphne odora likes moisture, so keep the soil in the pot neither too dry nor too wet. In summer, Daphne odora enters a semi-dormant state, so the amount of watering can be appropriately reduced.

During the growing season, it is relatively simple to water the Daphne koreana when it is dry and when it is wet. However, it will be more troublesome in summer.

Daphne koreana will enter a semi-dormant state in the summer, when its growth stagnates and its demand for water and fertilizer is relatively small. If you still water it repeatedly, it will easily cause root rot due to excessive water in the soil.

Therefore, after entering summer, you need to control water appropriately, and insist on watering thoroughly when the soil is dry. You can also spray the Daphne koreana frequently to increase air humidity and reduce temperature.

soil

Daphne likes moisture but cannot tolerate waterlogging. The potting soil should be loose and breathable, and the soil should be fertile. You can use peat soil: leaf humus: perlite in a ratio of 2:2:1, mix evenly and plant.

Keeping the potting soil loose and breathable has a very close relationship with whether the Daphne koreana can survive the summer safely, so the potting soil is the first step in growing Daphne koreana well.

fertilizer

The main fertilizers for daphne are nitrogen fertilizer and potassium fertilizer, and the fertilizer liquid must be fully decomposed, and a small amount of black alum water must be added.

Note that the fertilizer for Daphne koreana should be light, not too concentrated. And we need to pay attention to the fact that it is not suitable to apply fertilizer when the pot soil is too wet or the temperature is too high or too low. You can also apply some decomposed manure before wintering.

Increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers after autumn, because the Daphne koreana begins to form buds in September. The bud formation period is relatively long and may take about 5 months. Therefore, it is necessary to increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers in time after autumn to promote the growth of flower buds.

In the first two months of the flowering period, you can apply long-acting phosphate fertilizers, such as calcium magnesium phosphate fertilizer, and spray potassium dihydrogen phosphate fertilizer once a week. This will make the Daphne koreana flowers bloom larger and more, with a stronger fragrance, and the flowering period will last longer.

prune

Daphne is a flower that is relatively resistant to pruning. Pruning is generally done after the flowers bloom. It can be pruned in time after the flowers fade in early spring. There are not many requirements for pruning Daphne, and you can prune it according to the shape you want.

The main thing is to cut back the overly long branches, the small branches inside and the dead flowers. Daphne odora has a strong germination ability, and there are not many restrictions on pruning. After pruning, increase the fertilizer and water, and the Daphne odora will soon sprout new buds.

Precautions for the cultivation of Daphne koreana

Daphne odora is relatively resistant to pruning. Usually, before it sprouts, you can cut off the densely grown branches and leave some gaps to facilitate ventilation and light transmission.

It is suitable to prune Daphne koreana after the flowers fade. In addition to shortening the branches that have bloomed, you should also cut off overlapping branches, overcrowded branches, leggy branches, diseased branches, etc. to ensure the beautiful shape of the plant.

Daphne koreana is usually repotted and soil changed every 2-3 years, usually after the flowers fade. When repotting, remove about 2/3 of the old soil and trim some of the overly long fibrous roots. You can combine repotting with proper root lifting.