What is Daphne odora?
The editor is here to answer for the netizens what Daphne odora is and share some small experiences about the plant's introduction, brief description, and characteristics. Let's proceed with the introduction.
China has a tradition of homophonic symbolism, and "Daphne odora" can be read backwards as "Xiangrui" which means "auspicious," symbolizing good fortune and lucky events.
Daphne odora is a famous traditional Chinese flower that blooms during the Spring Festival, with bright and beautiful colors and auspicious meanings, making it a perfect gift for family and friends, wishing them smoothness and good luck.
The Origin of the Name Daphne odora
Since ancient times, there have been many legends about Daphne odora, some involving Li Shizhen and others involving monks, but all involve suddenly smelling a strange fragrance in a dream and naming it "sleeping fragrance" upon waking. Since Daphne odora blooms in the cold winter when all other flowers wither, it is different from ordinary things, and ancient people considered it an auspicious omen, hence the name "Daphne odora."
Characteristics of Daphne odora
Daphne odora is also known as Penglai flower, belonging to the Daphne genus of erect shrubs. It is known alongside gardenia and osmanthus as one of the "three fragrant woods of the world." Daphne odora plants are evergreen, with a graceful posture and a rich fragrance, making them very popular and被誉为 "premium flowers." Moreover, Daphne odora flowers in winter, with a unique fragrance, just when other flowers are fading, it was once called "fragrance snatching flower."
What is Daphne odora?
Caring for Daphne odora
Daphne odora prefers loose, breathable, and organically rich acidic soil. Garden soil, decaying leaf soil, and sandy soil can be mixed in proportions, adding a small amount of coal ash, rice husk ash, and other granular materials, and planted in陶土 pots with good breathability.
For daily care, it should be placed in semi-shaded scattered light, and special attention should be paid to shading in the summer to prevent exposure to direct sunlight. Watering should keep the soil dry and wet, avoiding waterlogging. During the growing period, the soil can be kept slightly moist, and in the summer, while shading and cooling, it is also necessary to spray the environment to increase humidity. In autumn and winter, the amount of watering should be reduced to ensure that the potting soil is slightly dry.
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