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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    October 25, 2011
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    There are a couple of things that might cause the plant not to bloom. The usual reasons are either that it is not getting enough sun or it is lacking phosphorus. For the sun, even though this is a shade plant, there is such thing as too much shade. If you have it in deep shade, see if you can thin out what is blocking the sun and get it a bit more light. Also, give it some bone meal. This will give it some phosphorus, which it needs to be able to bloom.

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    Nikki on
    February 18, 2014
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    This article should help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/winter-daphne/care-for-winter-daphne.htm

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    theficuswrangler on
    January 3, 2015
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    This article contains several suggestions, especially to make sure your plant has plenty of light. https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/winter-daphne/care-for-winter-daphne.htm

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  • Answered by
    Alisma on
    March 27, 2017
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    If your Daphne recently flowered, it is probably doing fine, and the leaf drop is just a temporary problem. Sudden temperature changes or an inconsistent water supply could cause leaf drop. Also, check your plant for any visible pests.

    Here are some general reasons a plant may drop its leaves:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/plant-dropping-leaves.htm

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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 22, 2018
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    Daphne blooms on old growth, so cutting it back shouldn't be a problem. The bigger concern is timing. If you have to prune your Daphne, it's best to do it after it's finished blooming, which ought to be coming up for you. You can read all about cutting back a Daphne plant in this article:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/winter-daphne/pruning-winter-daphne.htm

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  • Answered by
    MichiganDot on
    February 15, 2019
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    Daphne odora is rated for hardiness zones 7-9 and AHS heat zone 9-7. If you are unfamiliar with heat zones, see this article which will and show your zone: https://www.ahsgardening.org/gardening-resources/gardening-maps/heat-zone-map
    This shrub can be temperamental and siting it in the correct place is essential as it doesn't like to be transplanted. Some morning sun, a pH of 6.5 -7, fast-draining soil and consistent moisture are mandatory. Mulch the soil to (try to) keep it cool and to lessen moisture loss. In Phoenix, getting the moisture level correct will be a challenge in summer months. If your area is windy, a spot with protection from hot summer winds will help.

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    Downtoearthdigs on
    March 20, 2019
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    Are these starting to yellow from the bottom of the plant up, or the top of the plant down? There could be a few reasons why this is happening. Has it been excessively hot or dry recently? Is there any other spotting other than the yellowing, or is this the only symptom? Overwatering can cause the same symptoms, along with many more as well.
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/winter-daphne/daphne-plant-types.htm

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