For Daphne, autumn is a special period, because this is the key period for it to form flower bud, so there are many factors to pay attention to, otherwise it will affect its flowering quality.
1. Water: when entering autumn, we should first control the water intake, so as to properly inhibit the growth of branches and leaves, reduce nutrient consumption, and promote the formation of flower buds. Wait until the flower bud is formed, and then resume watering to ensure the soil is moist.
2. Fertilizer: the fertilizer is almost the same as the water. After autumn, fertilization is also suspended to inhibit the growth of branches and leaves. Wait until the flower bud is formed, you can use some phosphate fertilizer and potassium fertilizer
3. Light: Daphne itself likes half shade, but in order to promote the development of flower bud, it should provide good scattering light, so the flowers will be more beautiful.
4. Temperature: keep warm, which is good for bud growth, especially at the end of autumn.
5. Pruning: a pruning can be carried out after flowering. The main task is to cut off the fragmentary flowers. By the way, you can cut off the disorderly, overlong and crossed branches.
6. Basin change: the basin change is the same as the pruning, which can be carried out after the flowers have faded. However, it doesn't need to be changed every year. Generally, it needs to be changed once every two or three years. Replace about two thirds of the old soil with new soil, and trim the roots.
