When does Daphne odora bloom?

1. When does it bloom?

It usually blooms in spring, specifically between April and May. When the flowers bloom, they are lavender in color and are small, but very ornamental and fragrant. Generally speaking, as long as it is properly maintained, it will bloom successfully, but you must pay attention to management after flowering. Only proper management will produce more flowers in the next year, otherwise it will affect the later growth.

2. How to care after flowering

1. Pruning: After it finishes blooming, the remaining flowers should be cut off in time to reduce nutrient loss. The branches that have bloomed should also be shortened so that more side branches will sprout during the recovery in the second half of the year, and more flowers will bloom next time. In addition, thin and dense branches should be cut off to provide better ventilation and more vigorous growth.

2. Repotting: If it is a newly purchased plant, repot it in time after it blooms. When repotting, pay attention to the soil used. The soil should be slightly acidic and have good drainage. A small amount of river sand can be mixed with leaf mold to prepare the mixture.

3. Fertilization: A large amount of nutrients will be consumed during the flowering period, so nutrients should be replenished in time after the flowers have faded and pruning. Fertilizer can be a mixture of nitrogen fertilizer and potassium fertilizer, which can promote branch growth and make existing branches grow thicker. But be careful to stop fertilizing during the high temperatures in summer. In autumn, apply more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to increase the number of buds.