Plant Care Fragrant winter daphne

Fragrant winter daphne

About Fragrant winter daphne

The Salverform is a short-lived evergreen shrub that grows to 6 and 1/2 feet tall. The flowers are rose-purple or white, extremely fragrant, and appear in the mid-to-late winter when little else is blooming. The plant is moderately salt tolerant and easy to propagate from stem cuttings.

Taxonomy

Daphne odora
Daphne
Thymelaeaceae
Malvales

Also known as

Winter daphne

How to care for Fragrant winter daphne

💦 Water

How often to water your Fragrant winter daphne

Water needs for Fragrant winter daphne
0.5 cups
every 9

Fragrant winter daphne needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Fragrant winter daphne

Water 0.5 cups every
9

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Fragrant winter daphne in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Fragrant winter daphne: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Fragrant winter daphne love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Fragrant winter daphne does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fragrant winter daphne in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Fragrant winter daphne

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Fragrant winter daphne: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Fragrant winter daphne after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Fragrant winter daphne is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Fragrant winter daphne →

Benefits of Growing Fragrant winter daphne →

Common Fragrant winter daphne Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Fragrant winter daphne →


💦 Water Needs

Fragrant winter daphne prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Fragrant winter daphne Water Frequency →

Fragrant winter daphne Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Fragrant winter daphne requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Fragrant winter daphne Light Requirements →

Fragrant winter daphne Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Fragrant winter daphne is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Fragrant winter daphne is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.


🪴 Soil

Fragrant winter daphne does best in well-draining soil. A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Fragrant winter daphne →

Best Pots for Fragrant winter daphne →

When and How to Successfully Repot Fragrant winter daphne →

What Are Healthy Fragrant winter daphne Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Fragrant winter daphne grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Fragrant winter daphne →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Fragrant winter daphne grows along the ground and sends out shoots which will spread across the soil.

Fragrant winter daphne Lifecycle →

Fragrant winter daphne Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Fragrant winter daphne →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🌱 Propagation

Fragrant winter daphne can be propagated by the stem method. To propagate:

  • Make a cut just above the node. The node is the break in the stem where the leaf emerges.
  • To get the cutting to root, you can either:
    • Place the cutting in water until roots emerge and are ~2” long and then transplant into well-draining soil, or
    • Place the cutting directly into well-draining soil and water when dry.

How to Propagate Fragrant winter daphne →


🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Fragrant winter daphne, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Fragrant winter daphne

Fragrant winter daphne

Fragrant winter daphne


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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