How to cultivate Daphne odora for good feng shui
Here is a detailed explanation for netizens on how to cultivate Daphne odora for good feng shui and related planting and maintenance of green plants and flowers. Next is a comprehensive introduction.
Daphne odora has been a famous flower in China since ancient times, as its name is considered auspicious. Keeping a pot of Daphne odora brings good fortune and prosperity to the home, which is why it has always been loved by people. Not only does it have a good meaning, but it also has a strong fragrance when in bloom. Winter is once again the flowering season for Daphne odora, so how should it be maintained?
In fact, Daphne odora starts flowering sporadically from autumn, but most of them bloom in early winter. Because the growth rate of Daphne odora is relatively slow and its bud formation period is long, its flowering period is also long. The petals of Daphne odora are solid and grow in clusters, with leaves that have golden edges, giving a sense of grandeur. The clusters of purple flowers seem to bring the purple qi from the east, which is very auspicious.
The maintenance of Daphne odora should be explained from several factors such as watering, lighting, and fertilizing.
First, soil
The roots of Daphne odora are fleshy, and its stems are also fleshy, so the soil they need should be loose and well-draining, and avoid letting the fleshy roots often accumulate water. Moreover, the leaves of Daphne odora have a waxy feeling and do not have strong evaporation capacity, so there is no need to water too much. Just water thoroughly when the potting soil is dry.
How to cultivate Daphne odora for good feng shui
The flower pot should be chosen to have good breathability, usually a large and stylish ceramic pot is used to grow Daphne odora. Never use the kind of porcelain pots sold in the market, as they have poor breathability and easily cause root rot if overwatered. As long as the roots of Daphne odora are well cared for, half of the cultivation is successful.
Second, lighting
Because the leaves of Daphne odora have a waxy feeling and do not have strong evaporation capacity, it does not like strong sunlight, as too much exposure can easily sunburn the leaves. However, in autumn and winter when the sunlight is not too strong and the temperature is relatively low, it must be exposed to more sunlight to promote flowering.
Third, temperature
Daphne odora is frost-resistant, and some planted Daphne odora can survive the winter outdoors. However, potted Daphne odora should still be kept indoors as much as possible, maintaining a temperature of over 5 degrees Celsius to survive the winter. However, it must be exposed to more sunlight and reduce watering to allow it to hibernate. If there is heating indoors and the temperature is around 15 degrees Celsius, it can still grow and bloom normally.