How to grow golden-edged winter daphne? Master the cultivation methods and precautions

Golden-edged winter daphne holds a very high status among flowering plants; it is a well-known traditional flowering plant in our country, and not only that, it is also highly praised around the world. It can play a great role in home decoration, so people often grow golden-edged winter daphne at home as an ornamental flower. Today, follow the editor to learn about its cultivation methods.

How to grow golden-edged winter daphne

1. Soil: The potting soil should be fertile, loose, humus-rich, acidic leaf mold, mixed with an appropriate amount of river sand and decomposed cake fertilizer.

2. Watering: The roots of golden-edged winter daphne are fleshy, so special attention must be paid to controlling watering during routine care. If watered too much and the potting soil stays wet for a long time, root rot is easily caused. After rain, the accumulated water in the pot must be poured out promptly. After Frost's Descent, the soil moisture content in the pot must be kept at about 45% for it to overwinter safely.

3. Sunlight: Winter daphne bonsai should be placed in a warm, humid, semi-shaded, semi-sunny location. In summer, avoid exposure to the sun; in winter, it should be placed under a south-facing window with light and air circulation.

4. Temperature: Golden-edged winter daphne fears high temperatures and heat; it stops growing when the temperature exceeds 25°C, so in summer water should be sprayed to cool it down. It is not cold-tolerant; after Frost's Descent it must be moved indoors and placed in a sunny spot, and the room temperature must be kept above 5°C for it to overwinter.

5. Fertilizing: In winter, apply sufficient base fertilizer. In spring, apply decomposed cake fertilizer water 2 to 3 times; the fertilizer water should not be too concentrated. During the dog days of summer, stop fertilizing to avoid burning the roots. After autumn begins, apply thin fertilizer frequently until the flower buds open.

Cultivation methods and precautions for golden-edged winter daphne

I. Cultivation methods

1. Soil requirements

Potted golden-edged winter daphne is fairly flexible about potting soil; choose fertile, decayed, humus-rich acidic soil, and mix in a small amount of river sand and decomposed cake fertilizer. Of course, for soil dug directly from outdoors, a small amount of river sand or large-grained gravel can be added.

2. Watering

The roots of golden-edged winter daphne are fleshy roots, so pay attention to controlling watering during routine care. If watered too much and the potting soil stays wet for a long time, root rot is very likely. Generally, the watering cycle is 10-15 days; according to weather conditions, appropriately shorten or lengthen the cycle.

3. Fertilizing

Golden-edged winter daphne is relatively fond of fertilizer; during the growing period, apply dilute liquid fertilizer about once every 10 days. Apply additional fertilizer once each before and after flowering, choosing dilute cake fertilizer water.

4. Light

Golden-edged winter daphne likes a semi-shaded environment. In winter and spring, simply care for it normally in the sun and give it sufficient light. In summer, place golden-edged winter daphne in a well-ventilated shady spot, and spray water promptly during hot weather.

5. Temperature

Golden-edged winter daphne is not cold-tolerant, so in winter it should be moved indoors to overwinter. After Frost's Descent, move it to a sunny spot indoors, keep the temperature above 5°C, and keep the potting soil dry so it can overwinter safely.

6. Pruning method

Golden-edged winter daphne has strong sprouting ability and tolerates pruning. To control the plant shape, promptly pinch out the growing tips and remove the tops to promote branching. After the flowers fade, prune according to the plant shape, cut off dead leaves, and remove diseased and weak branches to enhance the plant's light penetration.

II. Precautions

1. Repotting

Generally repot once every two years, before the flower buds sprout in early spring. When repotting, remove the outer layer of soil from the roots, add new culture soil, and after planting, water thoroughly, place in a shady spot to dry for 10-15 days, then carry out normal care.

2. Pest and disease control

The common pests of golden-edged winter daphne are aphids and scale insects; once pests are found, they must be controlled promptly.

How to grow golden-edged winter daphne in winter

1. Move indoors

The safe overwintering temperature for golden-edged winter daphne is above 5°C, so during the day it can be placed at a south window to receive sunlight, and on clear days the window can be opened for ventilation. At night, it should be moved to a warmer spot indoors, because outdoor temperatures are low at night, and even with the window closed, placing it by the window may cause frost damage.

2. Fertilizing

If no base fertilizer was applied to the potting soil of golden-edged winter daphne at the start, then it must be given additional fertilizer frequently, but raw fertilizer and concentrated fertilizer must not be applied; soybean water or monopotassium phosphate solution can be used. Do not let animals such as ants or earthworms appear in the soil.

3. Watering

In winter, golden-edged winter daphne grows relatively slowly, so the amount of watering must be controlled appropriately. Usually we can tell from the leaves' feedback whether the amount of watering is suitable: if the leaves are upright and pointing upward, it means water and fertilizer are normal; if the leaves droop, it means watering is too much or too frequent. If too much water is given and water accumulates, root rot is easily caused.

What to do if golden-edged winter daphne drops its buds in winter

1. Control temperature

Golden-edged winter daphne likes warmth and is not tolerant of strong light. Excessively strong sunlight and low temperatures can both cause bud drop. Besides controlling temperature, note that in a stuffy environment golden-edged winter daphne is very prone to mosaic disease, which causes heavy bud drop, so Bordeaux mixture should be sprayed promptly for control.

2. Fertilizing

Fertilizing should follow the principle of thin fertilizer applied frequently, and can continue from after autumn begins until after the flowers open. Before the flower buds form, use mainly phosphorus fertilizer; after the flower buds form, switch to monopotassium phosphate solution for foliar spraying or root drenching. The fertilizer water should be sprayed evenly on both the front and back of the leaves; after this treatment, the flower buds will grow firmly on the branches, and there is no need to worry about bud drop happening.

Golden-edged winter daphne has a very wide range of uses; it not only has a strong effect in decorating the home, it can also be used as medicine, and its stems can also be used to make paper. Although the daily care of golden-edged winter daphne is not difficult, gardening friends must not be careless during the growing process!