How to Raise Daphne Flower?

Agapanthus cultivation can provide loose and fertile sandy soil, and the pH value is maintained at about 5.5-6.5. At ordinary times put the light bright place to raise, contact sufficient and downy astigmatism, summer should avoid the light of direct irradiation. It likes to be wet, and it should be watered regularly in the growing period, and reduced in late autumn and winter. Apply sufficient base fertilizer before potting, and apply fertilizer every half a month during the vigorous growth period. In the process of breeding, we should pay attention to the problems of pruning and pests and diseases.

1. potted soil

Domesticated Daphne, suitable for growing in mud pots, is especially breathable, and the bottom of the pot should be padded with a layer of ceramsite or tiles to facilitate water penetration.The best choice of soil is mountain soil, which can be replaced by peat soil and nutrient soil without mountain soil.

2. Illumination

Daphne likes half shade, is afraid of insolation, and has strong shade tolerance, but it cannot see light, otherwise the plant will not blossom. In addition to shading and sun protection in midsummer, it is necessary to bask in the sun more in other seasons, which is conducive to the photosynthesis of the plant and the accumulation of nutrients.

3. Watering

Daphne likes humidity, but what it likes is that the air humidity is high, and the humidity of the pot soil should not be too dry or too wet. At ordinary times, you can weigh the weight of the flowerpot and feel that it is obviously lighter and watered thoroughly. In summer, under the condition of good ventilation, you should spray water to the plants and the surrounding areas frequently to increase humidity.

4. Fertilization

From April to May every year, the flowers of Daphne odora almost withered. After the flowers of Daphne odora withered, the compound fertilizer with nitrogen fertilizer as the main fertilizer should be applied for 1-2 times to promote the growth of the plants. In September every year, when the flower buds of Daphnes began to differentiate, the compound fertilizer with phosphorus fertilizer as the main fertilizer should be applied for 1-2 times.

5. Note

When applying fertilizer to Daphne odora Thunb., it is important to apply thin fertilizer frequently. Generally, topdressing is done once every half a month. When Daphne odora Thunb. Flowering and in summer, stop applying fertilizer.

6. Pests and Diseases

The fleshy root of Daphne odora Thunb has its own fragrance, so when maintaining at home, we should prevent the harm of earthworms, and pay attention to the control of aphids and scale insects in summer. Once the occurrence of insect pests is found, we should spray pesticides in time to control them, such as dimethoate and Jiebizhi.