How to grow Daphne flowers, home cultivation method

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1. Pot soil

2. Lighting

3. Watering

4. Fertilization

5. Attention

6. Pests and diseases

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When planting domestic Daphne, it is best to use breathable mud pots for planting, and the soil should be mountain soil or peat soil. In terms of maintenance, in addition to proper shading in summer, it needs more sun in other seasons. When you weigh the weight of the potting soil, it feels obviously lighter and watered thoroughly. In April and May every year, top-dress fertilizers with a balance of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and in September every year, top-dress phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, and provide plenty of ventilation to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases.

1. Pot soil

1. Pot soil

Domestic daphne is suitable for planting in mud pots, which are particularly breathable. The bottom of the pot should be padded with a layer of ceramsite or tiles to facilitate water penetration. The best soil is mountain soil. If there is no mountain soil, peat soil or nutrient soil can be used instead.

2. Light

Daphne prefers semi-shade, is afraid of exposure to the sun, and has strong tolerance to shade. However, it cannot be exposed to light, otherwise the plant will not bloom. In addition to the need for sun protection in midsummer, it needs sun protection in other seasons. It is still necessary to get more sunlight, which will help the plants carry out photosynthesis and accumulate nutrients.

3. Watering

Daphne likes humidity, but what it likes is high air humidity. The humidity of the pot soil should not be too dry or too wet. You can usually weigh the weight of the flower pot and it will feel lighter. Water it thoroughly. In summer, under good ventilation conditions , frequently spray water on the plants and surrounding areas to moisturize them.

4. Fertilization

Every year from April to May, the flowers of Daphne have almost faded. After the flowers of the plant fade, 1-2 compound fertilizers mainly composed of nitrogen fertilizers should be applied. Secondly, to promote plant growth, in September every year, Daphne flower buds begin to differentiate, and compound fertilizers mainly composed of phosphate fertilizers should be applied 1-2 times.

5. Attention

When fertilizing Daphne, pay attention to applying thin fertilizer frequently. Generally, top-dressing is done every half month. Stop fertilizing when Daphne blooms and in summer.

6. Pests and diseases

The fleshy roots of daphne have their own fragrance, so when maintaining at home, you should prevent the harm of earthworms. In summer, you should also pay attention to the prevention and control of aphids and scale insects. Once found, If pests occur, pesticides should be sprayed in time to prevent and control them, such as dimethoate, scales, etc.

2. Lighting

3. Watering

4. Fertilization

5. Attention

6. Pests and diseases

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