Plant Care Velvet Daphne

Velvet Daphne

Taxonomy

Thymelaea velutina
Thymelaea
Thymelaeaceae
Malvales

How to care for Velvet Daphne

💦 Water

How often to water your Velvet Daphne

Water needs for Velvet Daphne
0.5 cups
every 9

Velvet 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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Velvet Daphne in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Velvet Daphne: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Velvet Daphne love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Velvet Daphne does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

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

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Velvet Daphne

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

💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Velvet 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

Velvet 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 🏡.


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

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


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Velvet 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 Velvet 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 Velvet Daphne

Velvet 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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