How to tend a Daphne odora

Also known as: Daphne chinensis Spreng., Daphne indica Loisel., Daphne japonica Thunb., Daphne mazelii Carrière, Daphne odora var. leucantha Makino, Daphne odora f. leucantha (Makino) Yong J.Li, Daphne odora f. marginata (Miq.) Makino, Daphne odora var. rosacea Makino, Daphne sinensis Lam., Daphne triflora Lour., Daphne kiusiana var. odora (Thunb.) Makino, Daphne odora f. alba (Hemsl.) H.Hara, Daphne odora f. rosacea (Makino) H.Hara, Daphne odora var. alba Hemsl., Daphne odora var. macrantha Franch. ex Lecomte, Daphne odora var. marginata Miq., Daphne odora var. mazelii (Carrière) Hemsl., Daphne odora var. punctata Hemsl., Daphne odora var. rubra Hemsl., Daphne odora var. variegata Bean, Daphne speciosissima Carrière

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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