How to grow Daphne odora in winter

Winter maintenance methods

Placement

After the Descent of Frost, the Osmanthus fragrans should be moved indoors for maintenance. Place it in the south window to receive sunlight during the day, and move it to a place with higher temperature indoors at night. Do not place it near the window to avoid frostbite due to low temperature. In winter, ensure the indoor temperature is above 5℃ and open windows for ventilation when the weather is clear.

Fertilization requirements

There is no need for base fertilizer in the potting soil of Osmanthus fragrans, but liquid fertilizer should be applied regularly. But you need to be careful and avoid using raw or concentrated fertilizers. There should be no ants or earthworms in the potting soil (although earthworms are beneficial to increasing the fertility of the soil, it is still a bit disgusting to have earthworms in potted plants at home). It is better to apply light fertilizer rather than concentrated fertilizer.

Liquid fertilizers mainly include soybean water or potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution. When the fertilizer is too concentrated, water it in time and continuously for several times to allow the fertilizer to flow from the bottom of the pot to reduce fertilizer damage. Then place the pot in a ventilated place to allow the soil to dry as soon as possible.

Watering method

The growth of Osmanthus fragrans is relatively slow in winter, so watering should be done according to the situation. If the leaves are upright, it means the water and fertilizer are normal; if the leaves are drooping, it means you are watering too much or too frequently. Find the cause and correct it in time.

If root rot is caused by excessive watering, it is necessary to deal with it promptly, remove the plant from the pot, cut off the rotten roots, clean them with fungicide, and then replant them. Of course, in order to make the plant recover as quickly as possible, you can cut off some of the upper leaves to reduce nutrient consumption.

What to do if the buds fall

The flowering period of Daphne odora is mainly in winter, but the winter environment is harsh and improper maintenance will easily cause bud drop. Be prepared in advance and pay attention to the following points:

Temperature control

Osmanthus fragrans likes warmth and cannot tolerate strong light. Excessive sunlight and low temperatures can cause bud drop. In addition to controlling the temperature, you also need to pay attention to the fact that in a stuffy environment, Osmanthus fragrans is prone to mosaic disease, which will cause a large number of buds to fall off. You must spray Bordeaux liquid in time to prevent and control it.

Fertilization

Pay attention to fertilizing after autumn, apply thin fertilizer frequently until the flower buds bloom. Before the formation of flower buds, phosphorus fertilizer is the main fertilizer; after the formation of flower buds, you can change to potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution for foliar spraying or root irrigation. The fertilizer and water should be sprayed evenly on both sides of the leaves. In this way, before winter comes, the flower buds will have grown firmly on the branches, and there is no need to worry about bud falling!