Winter Daphne Plant
Winter Daphne (Daphne odora) is a shrub that grows 3-4 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 7-9, prefers well-drained, loamy soil, part shade to full sun, medium to high moisture, not edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
0.3 to 1.0 m
Growth
Slow
Soil
Well-drained, Sandy Loam
Shade
Part shade to full sun
Moisture
Medium to high
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
China, Japan
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Subtropical
Temperature (°)
10°C to 20°C
Humidity (%)
50% to 70%
Potting media
50% Loam, 40% Sand, 10% Compost
Fertilizers
Organic Fertilizer
Watering
Regular watering
Plant Weight
0.2 to 0.4 kg
Flowering Time
Winter to Spring
Soil Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Water Ph level
6.0 to 7.0
Soil EC
0.4 to 0.8 mS/cm
Yield Per Plant
1 to 3 kg per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
5 to 10 years
Health Benefits
Ornamental, Fragrance
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
50% loamy soil, 30% compost, 20% sand
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Root Rot, Leaf Spot, Powdery Mildew, Botrytis, Blight Canker
Yellowing leaves, wilting, Dark spots on leaves, White, powdery growth on leaves, Gray mold on flowers and leaves, Branch dieback, sunken lesions
Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering, Remove and destroy infected leaves Neem oil, sulfur, Remove and destroy infected parts, improve air circulation, Prune and dispose of affected branches
Fungicides with mefenoxam, Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with myclobutanil, Fungicides with chlorothalonil, Fungicides with thiophanate-methyl