Good-looking and easy-care green plants that keep growing even if beginners and lazy gardeners ignore them for a month

With the development of urbanisation and the improvement of people's living standards, more and more people like to grow some flowers and plants at home so they can admire them in their spare time. But many people are busy with work, or are simply lazy, so they prefer plants that are easy to care for and beautiful, and that do not need much time or effort. Today Hua'er introduces a green plant that is good-looking and easy to care for, perfect for "beginners and lazy people" - even if you ignore it for a month, it will still live perfectly well.

This green plant is - fragrant wood (Daphne odora). Its leaf stalks are covered with fine soft hairs; the leaves are leathery, oblong or obovate-oblong, and rather small; the leaflet stalks are extremely short; it stays green all year round; the inflorescences are axillary and emerge together with the leaves; the flower colours are rich, and the whole plant gives off a delicate fragrance, with effects of refreshing the mind, lowering blood pressure and helping sleep, and it can also repel mosquitoes and drive away insects. In recent years it has become very popular among many flower lovers.

Fragrant wood does not have very high water requirements and is highly drought-tolerant. Follow the principle of watering when dry and soaking thoroughly when wet, but do not water only halfway or let water accumulate, as this easily causes root rot. Because its leaves also contain a large amount of water, it will not die even if not watered for a month, though it will lose its gloss, and in more serious cases some branches and leaves will soften and dry out; as long as water is supplied in time, it can recover.

Fragrant wood likes light, and it is best kept in a spot with plenty of light to promote photosynthesis and speed up metabolism, making the branches and leaves greener and glossier. For indoor placement, it is best to keep it near a windowsill. If it is kept in a dark place, yellow leaves and leaf drop will soon appear, and in serious cases it will die outright.

Because of its strong vitality, it is generally cared for in a "free-range" way. It is especially sensitive to fertiliser, so do not apply concentrated fertiliser or feed too frequently. This is especially true during the seedling stage, when you should apply little or no fertiliser to avoid burning the plant. During the growing season, applying diluted liquid fertiliser 2-3 times a month is enough.

That is all for the care of fragrant wood. If you have anything to add, flower lovers, you can share it with everyone in the comments section below. To learn more about growing flowers, you can follow Huajianke.