How to care for Daphne koreana in winter

Is Daphne koreana afraid of cold?

The suitable temperature for Daphne odora is between 15-25℃, which cannot be too high or too low. It is afraid of freezing and has low cold tolerance. It needs to be moved indoors in time for maintenance in winter, otherwise it will get frostbitten. Therefore, we need to move Daphne odora indoors for maintenance after the temperature drops and keep the temperature above 5 degrees.

How to care for Daphne koreana in winter

1. Daphne koreana has weak cold resistance, so it can be moved to a sunny place indoors in winter. The indoor temperature needs to be above 5 degrees and it should be kept away from heating equipment. The winter sun is very mild and the light intensity is very low, so it can be exposed to full sun and get more sunlight, with a daily light time of about 6-8 hours.

2. In winter, the growth rate of Daphne odora is very slow and its demand for water and fertilizer is very small. You can water it according to the dryness and wetness of the soil to keep the soil dry. You can apply base fertilizer once before winter so that it has sufficient fertilizer for the winter, and then stop fertilizing.

3. Daphne odora does not like the cold. It is best to place it in a relatively warm place in winter. It can get more sunlight during the day and carry out photosynthesis. At night, it should be moved to a warmer room and the indoor temperature should be kept above 5 degrees. It is also necessary to maintain necessary ventilation and control pests and diseases to avoid bud falling.

Precautions for cultivation of Daphne koreana in winter

1. Before bringing Daphne koreana indoors in winter, it should be sterilized and disinfected in time to prevent the impact of diseases and pests.

2. Winter is the flowering period of Daphne koreana. The maintenance temperature must be kept above 10℃. More sunlight can supplement the nutrients needed for growth. Water it when the soil is dry. If the indoor air is dry, spray water around the plant. Open the window for ventilation at noon when the temperature is high, but do not place it in the wind outlet. Stop fertilizing during the flowering period.