How to cultivate Daphne odorifera and its breeding methods and matters needing attention

Daphne is a very beautiful and generous plant, there are many varieties of Daphne, among which Phnom Penh is very famous, which is not only suitable for viewing but also a good gift. However, Daphne odorifera is a kind of floral plant with strong floral fragrance, so it is necessary to pay attention to ventilation and respect the living habits of Ruixiang.

How to grow Ruixiang flowers

Daphne prefers semi-overcast and more ventilated environment, more afraid of strong light exposure, like wet, not very drought-resistant, but should also be careful not to be too wet. The soil generally chooses loose and fertile soil with good drainage. When applying fertilizer, it is mainly nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium, and base fertilizer can be used. Pay attention to keeping the temperature and giving enough light in winter and spring.

Culture methods and matters needing attention of Daphne odora

1. Temperature and light

Ruixiang likes a warm and cool growing environment, likes shade and fears cold. Avoid direct sunlight, do a good job of shading in summer, and properly ventilate. In winter, the plant should be moved to the sunny place indoors and kept at room temperature above 8 ℃.

2. Watering

Daphne likes to be moist, usually keep the basin soil dry or too wet, summer Ruixiang into a semi-dormant state, can appropriately reduce the amount of water.

3. Soil

Daphne is suitable to choose acid soil with loose, fertile and good drainage.

4. Fertilizer

Ruixiang fertilizer is mainly nitrogen fertilizer and potash fertilizer, and must apply fully ripened fertilizer liquid, but also add a small amount of black alum water. Note that the fertilizer of Daphne should be light and must not be too thick. It is not suitable to apply fertilizer when the basin soil is too wet or the temperature is too high and too low. Some rotten barnyard manure can be applied before overwintering.

5. Matters needing attention in the culture of Daphne odora

Daphne is more resistant to pruning, usually before its germination, can cut off dense branchlets, leaving some gaps, conducive to ventilation and light. Daphne is suitable for pruning after flower fade. In addition to shortening the branches that have already bloomed, overlapping branches, overdense branches, overgrown branches and diseased branches should also be cut off to ensure the beautiful shape of the plant.

Daphne generally turns the pot and changes the soil every 2-3 years, usually after the flowers fade. When turning the basin, remove about 2 to 3 of the old soil, while properly trimming some too long fibrous roots, can be combined with turning the basin, properly lift the roots.

The efficacy and function of Daphne odora

1. The ornamental function of Daphne odora

Daphne is a famous early spring flower and tree, which has a good garden use. Daphne has a beautiful and moving tree posture, the crown is round, the strip is soft and the leaves are thick, which has a good meaning of auspiciousness. The ornamental value of Ruixiang is very high, although its flowers are small, but they are clustered and lovable, and they also have a clear and elegant flower fragrance, and they have a strong sprouting power and are more resistant to pruning, so they are easy to shape. It is very suitable for planting in places such as roadsides under forests, forest clearings, courtyards, rockery rocks and so on. Daphne is often used in Japanese courtyard layout, which is often trimmed into balls and embellished before pines and cypresses. The stem bark fiber of Daphne odora is also an excellent raw material for papermaking.

2. The medicinal effect of Daphne odorifera

The root, stem, leaf and flower of Daphne odorifera can be used as medicine, which is sweet, non-toxic, heat-clearing and detoxifying, anti-inflammatory and detumescent, promoting blood circulation and removing blood stasis. Mainly used to treat fall injury, rheumatoid arthritis, sciatica, sore throat, toothache and other symptoms. In the folk, the fresh leaves of Ruixiang are often used to treat sore throat and toothache, or to smear sassafras and various skin diseases with Ruixiang seeping wine.

Common varieties of Daphne odora

According to the different colors of Daphne odora, there are white flower Ruixiang, safflower Ruixiang, purple Ruixiang, yellow Ruixiang and so on. In addition, there are some common varieties of Daphne odora.

1. Phnom Penh Daphne

The famous variety has red buds and white buds after blooming. The leaf shape is mostly oblong or Obovate-shaped, the leaf surface is smooth, thick, the surface is dark green, the leaf back is light green, the leaf margin is golden yellow, the petiole is thick and short.

2. Mao Ruixiang

Flowers white, perianth outside densely gray-yellow silky pilose.

3. Rose Daphne

Petals white inside and light red outside.

4. Concave leaf Daphne odora

Leaf margin revolute, apex obtuse and with small notches.

Planting Daphne can basically get a better return as long as appropriate care is provided according to the normal growth of Daphne odora. Self-planted Daphne not only has a very good ornamental value, can beautify the home environment, but also has a good medicinal value, can prevent a rainy day.