New Zealand Daphne

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Pimelea prostrata subsp. prostrata

Genus

Pimelea

Family

Thymelaeaceae

Order

Malvales

How to care for New Zealand Daphne

💦 Water

How often to water your New Zealand Daphne

New Zealand 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.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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☀️ Light

Finding light for New Zealand Daphne in your home

New Zealand Daphne may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.

Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of New Zealand Daphne in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize New Zealand Daphne

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for New Zealand 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 New Zealand Daphne after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

Why is my plant yellowing from the bottom up? So I have a Pimelea Magenta Mist, it’s native to victoria, and i’ve been keeping it inside my greenhouse during winter. It’s been fine and have a lot of new growth on top but recently all the bottom leaves have started yellowing and with observation over the last couple weeks, the yellowing just keeps getting higher up the plant. I recently fertilised it to try and fix the issue and it doesn’t seem to have made a difference. Any advice?

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💡 FAQs

💦 Water Needs

New Zealand 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.

☀️ Sunlight Needs

New Zealand Daphne may have difficulty thriving and will drop leaves 🍃 without ample sunlight. Place it less than 3 feet from a window to maximize the potential for growth. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

New Zealand 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. New Zealand Daphne is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
New Zealand Daphne can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 8a-10b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

🍂 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 New Zealand 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.