What is the meaning of Daphne odora?
A comprehensive introduction to the meaning of Daphne odora and a brief discussion on the flower language and symbolic knowledge of growing flowers, next our site editor will introduce to you.
Daphne odora, also known as the Thelypteris flower, belongs to the Daphne genus of erect shrubs. It has a graceful tree posture and strong branches. After flowering, it releases a strong fragrance, and is known along with gardenia and osmanthus as one of the "Three Fragrant Woods of the World." The flower language of Daphne odora is auspiciousness and good fortune, and it has been loved by people since ancient times, leaving behind the saying "Peony flower has the fragrance of the country, Daphne odora with golden edges is the best."
Daphne odora is one of the few plants that can bloom in winter. Around September in autumn, it starts to grow flower buds. Daphne odora takes a long time to develop flower buds, usually more than 2 months. It is not until after the beginning of winter in November that the first flower buds appear on the branches. Therefore, managing Daphne odora after entering winter is very important, as it directly determines the quantity and quality of the flowers that bloom in winter.
As long as you pay attention to these points after entering winter, Daphne odora can bloom during the Spring Festival, producing clusters of flowers that are fragrant and pleasant, with green leaves and beautiful flowers, looking cheerful!
One, increase sunlight exposure
As the saying goes: "Daphne odora can tolerate shade but not direct sunlight," Daphne odora is a very shade-tolerant plant, preferring a semi-shaded growing environment and fearing strong sunlight. Especially in summer, as soon as Daphne odora is exposed to strong sunlight, its leaves can be sunburned within a day, showing symptoms of wilting, yellowing, and drooping. Therefore, most of the time, we keep it in a semi-shaded environment.
However, the situation is completely different after entering winter. In winter, Daphne odora needs to absorb a lot of energy to develop flower buds, and the way plants absorb energy is through photosynthesis. At this stage, it needs more sunlight exposure. Winter sunlight is very gentle, so there is no need to worry about sunburning Daphne odora. Place the pot in a sunny position to allow it to absorb more energy to have the strength to bloom.
What is the meaning of Daphne odora?
Two, control watering
The roots of Daphne odora are fleshy roots that are very afraid of waterlogging. Many flower enthusiasts' Daphne odora plants die in summer because of too much rain without timely shelter, causing the roots to rot and die from excessive watering. Although it doesn't rain in winter, we still need to control watering to prevent issues of root rot from too much water.
When watering Daphne odora after entering winter, follow the principle of "thoroughly wet after completely dry." Don't rush to water when the soil surface turns white and dry. Pick up the pot with your hands and if it feels significantly lighter, it means the water in the pot is very low, and then you can water it.
Three, control temperature
Daphne odora is a winter-blooming plant with strong cold resistance. Most areas in the south can overwinter outdoors, but in the north, it needs to be moved indoors before the temperature approaches 5 degrees. Many flower enthusiasts move Daphne odora indoors and keep it in an environment above 20 degrees for a long time, which is actually not conducive to the growth of its flower buds in this cool-loving plant.