How to tend a Daphne mezereum

Also known as: Daphne mezereum var. albaplena Rehder, Daphne mezereum var. album Aiton, Daphne mezereum var. rubrum Aiton, Thymelaea mezereum (L.) Scop.

Watering

Water thoroughly after soil surface dries, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Like shade environments, put in places with scattered light

Soil

Slightly acidic soil with loose texture or soil with specific nutrients

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead, rotten, diseased leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
China
Category
Thymelaeaceae, Daphne
Size
Diameter ≥ 15 cm, height ≥ 25 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period March-May, fruiting period July-August
Flower colors
light fuchsia outside, red inside, fruit color red, leaf color green
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