How to prune Kimbian Daphne odora
An article full of tips and knowledge, introducing how to prune Kimbian Daphne odora and detailed care points for the plant. Next, the editor will provide an introduction for netizens.
Daphne odora is a traditional famous flower in China, as its name implies wealth and auspiciousness, and it blooms with a particularly fragrant scent. However, it is important to take care of Daphne odora in the summer.
Daphne odora prefers a growing environment between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius. In the summer, with high temperatures, Daphne odora is in a semi-dormant state, growing slowly. Some people call it 'Daphne odora that must die in summer,' so ensuring it survives the summer is essential. Pruning can be done after the flowers have bloomed in spring.
The blooming period of Daphne odora is generally in winter and spring. The fragrance of Daphne odora flowers is very strong. It can be maintained on the balcony, but if placed indoors, the scent can be too intense. After the flowers of Daphne odora have bloomed, the branches can be moderately pruned to encourage lateral buds. The more lateral buds that sprout, the more flowers there will be.
When pruning Daphne odora, it can be done according to the plant's shape. Since the Daphne odora plants we buy are usually aesthetically pleasing, there is no need for extensive pruning. Just剪掉 the flower receptacles of the faded flowers, reduce a few centimeters, or prune according to a preferred shape. Of course, if the plant has an attractive shape, it can be left unpruned, and new buds will sprout from the side of the flower receptacle, sometimes producing three lateral branches, which will be the basis for flowering next year.
How to prune Kimbian Daphne odora
Caring for Daphne odora from spring to autumn will continuously produce lateral buds, and the branches will age continuously. By autumn, it enters the stage of sprouting flower buds and growing. Its lateral branches will grow to a certain height, and the plant shape will expand by about double. The branches will have aged, and then the flower buds will be produced at the top and bloom.
However, Daphne odora is heat-sensitive in the summer. If watered excessively, its roots and stems, which are succulent and store water well, may easily accumulate water and rot, leading to death.
Therefore, in the summer, care for Daphne odora by placing it in a well-ventilated area with scattered light. Let the potting soil dry out completely before watering thoroughly, slightly on the dry side. Let it survive the summer. When the weather cools down in autumn, it will quickly recover and resume growth.