When does the Daphne odora bloom?
This article provides a detailed explanation of when the Daphne odora blooms and an introduction to the green plant flower planting content of its flowering period. Let's learn about it together.
Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is a traditional famous flower in China, known for its color, fragrance, posture, and rhythm, and has been famous in the world since ancient times. It is often praised as "the peony has the national color and fragrance, and the Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is the most fragrant," making it a favorite flower for many people to grow. Many people who grow Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' want to see it bloom. When does Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' bloom? How many times does it bloom in a year? Let's find out together.
When does Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' bloom?
Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' usually blooms during the Spring Festival, which is a winter-blooming plant. The peak blooming period is during the Spring Festival, around February. If the water temperature is increased one month before blooming, it can bloom 15 days earlier, and if water is reduced during the peak blooming period, the blooming period can be extended. Generally, Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' blooms once a year, from January to March. Its flowers can bloom for nearly two months, but if well cared for, they can bloom even longer.
How to grow Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' to make it bloom more?
1. Light and temperature
The optimal growing temperature for Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is between 15-25 degrees Celsius. It will enter a dormant period in the hot summer season, and it needs to maintain a temperature above 15 degrees Celsius in winter to bloom normally. In winter, it is especially important to ensure sufficient light, so that there will be more full blooms around the Spring Festival. It is recommended to provide ample scattered light during daily maintenance. Indoors, it is best to place it about one meter away from a south-facing balcony to promote blooming.
2. Water and fertilizer
Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' prefers slightly moist potting soil but should not have standing water. You can determine whether to water by feeling the moisture of the potting soil with your hand or by observing the leaves. If the leaves droop and wilt, it is time to water. Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' likes fertilizer. When planting, a small amount of base fertilizer can be placed at the bottom of the pot, and a slow-release fertilizer or cake water fertilizer should be applied once a month to ensure good growth and more blooms. When choosing a flower-promoting fertilizer, you can use phosphorus and potassium fertilizers, such as monopotassium phosphate, which can promote flowering effectively.
3. Potting and pruning
Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is usually repotted every two years, and the repotting should be done after the flowers have finished blooming in the spring, when the temperature gradually rises to above 15 degrees Celsius. Retain 1/3 of the heart soil, and replace the rest with loose and breathable new soil. In spring, growth is rapid, and after the flowers have finished blooming, pruning can be done appropriately without heavy cutting, to adjust the plant shape and increase ornamental value.
4. Acidic soil
When potting Daphne odora at the beginning, it is generally necessary to choose a loose and breathable soil. Regular garden soil mixed with some decomposed leaf soil can be used. The loose and breathable soil can help the potted Daphne odora at home to drain water when watering, prevent standing water, grow well, and naturally bloom more.
The above is a comprehensive explanation of when Daphne odora blooms and an introduction to the flowering period observation, hoping it can help you.