What to do if Daphne odora drops leaves

Metabolism

When the Osmanthus fragrans sprouts new branches, it will undergo its own metabolism. A large number of new leaves will sprout, which will maintain the normal growth of the plant by consuming the nutrients of the old leaves, and the old leaves will continue to fall off.

Solution: It’s a normal metabolism, so there’s no need to worry too much. Just let it grow naturally.

Sudden rainstorm

In midsummer, most families will grow potted Osmanthus fragrans outdoors. But in summer, there is a high probability of sudden heavy rains or even thunderstorms, which can hit the ground with great force and intensity, leaving you no time to put away your clothes, let alone your flowers. Sudden heavy rain can easily damage the root system of Osmanthus fragrans and cause the leaves to fall off.

Solution: Avoid rain, especially in summer. No matter where you place it for maintenance, do a good job of rain protection to reduce damage caused by heavy rain.

Improper watering

Daphne has fleshy roots and is resistant to dryness and moisture. If the soil in the pot is too wet, it will cause large-scale leaf fall. Especially when watering on rainy days, after the rainy day, the plants are in an environment where they are exposed to the sun from above and steamed from below, which hinders the respiration of the roots and causes root rot and leaf fall.

Solution: Water when the soil is dry and when the soil is wet, especially in the hot summer, avoid overwatering, and prefer dry soil to wet soil.

Improper fertilization

When fertilizing Osmanthus fragrans, avoid using concentrated fertilizers or raw fertilizers. Improper fertilization will cause the leaves to fall off quickly, especially when watering with concentrated fertilizers, which will stain the leaves and cause them to turn yellow and fall off.

Solution: Apply fertilizer thinly, and rinse with clean water quickly after applying thick fertilizer. After severe leaf fall occurs, control watering and stop fertilizing. After it returns to normal, just maintain it normally.