How to care for Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' in summer? Master these care tips

  Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' has high ornamental value, yet summer has now arrived. As everyone knows, summer brings harsh temperature conditions, and most plants especially find it hard to endure the blazing sun, and Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is no exception. So how do you care for Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' in summer? I believe this is a question many gardening friends care about. So below, the editor will introduce the summer care tips for Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata'.

  In fact, potted Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' at home is mainly cared for in summer through pruning and water and fertilizer management. Most people grow potted flowers mainly for their blooms, so the flowering period needs to be extended as much as possible.

  1. Summer pruning

  For summer pruning of Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata', we can make use of its tolerance for pruning. Pinching the tips encourages it to sprout more branches and leaves, thus achieving the purpose of pruning. In June and July, you can cut back part of the current year's branches and leaves in batches, which lets the plant sprout more side buds and new shoots.

  2. Shading and cooling

  Because summer temperatures are high and the air is especially dry, Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' is basically in a semi-dormant state, growing very slowly at this time. Besides providing shade, you also need to keep the potting soil on the dry side. To achieve a cooling effect, we also need to raise the air humidity, so the leaves should be misted several times a day, while also spraying water around the plant. In hot summer weather, it is recommended to move the plant to a cool, ventilated place to avoid strong light.

  3. Water and fertilizer management

  In the previous point, the editor already mentioned that in summer Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' should be kept with potting soil on the dry side, and you only need to mist it to raise humidity and achieve cooling. In addition, since summer rain is heavy, water can easily accumulate in the pot, so drainage should be strengthened promptly after rain. Otherwise, once water accumulates in the pot, the fleshy roots of Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' will rot. Apart from applying diluted liquid fertilizer appropriately during the growing season, Daphne odora 'Aureomarginata' enters a semi-dormant state in summer due to excessively high temperatures and thus hardly grows at all. To avoid fertilizer damage, fertilization should be stopped in summer.