Daphne gnidium

Spurge Olive

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Evergreen Mediterranean shrub with glossy leaves and highly fragrant flowers in spring. Toxic if ingested.
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Plant Details

Common Name Spurge Olive
Family Thymelaeaceae
Genus Daphne
Species Gnidium
Origin Mediterranean Basin
Blooming Fragrant white or pink flowers in late winter to early spring
Leaf Color dark green, glossy
Sunlight Half-shade / Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Well-drained alkaline or neutral sandy loam, avoid heavy clay

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Watering

Moderate during active growth, allow soil surface to dry between waterings. Reduce significantly in winter dormancy.

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Sunlight & Care

Full sun to partial shade. Protect from intense afternoon heat in summer.

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Fertilization

Apply balanced slow-release fertilizer in early spring before flowering

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Pruning

Prune lightly after flowering to shape; avoid heavy pruning as it affects next year's blooms

Pest Control Aphid Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 4 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
23° – 86°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 70%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
4000 – 12000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
800 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
20% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1800
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)

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