How to grow purple peony

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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Temperature: Likes coolness. High temperature will affect growth. The suitable temperature for growth is between 10℃~20℃. Watering: It has very strong drought tolerance and is very afraid of water. Light: Photophilic plants need to be provided with sufficient warm sunlight. Light will affect flowering. Fertilizer: Topdress twice a year, use fertilizer cake to dilute and topdress.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: The growth environment of purple peony is relatively cool. It mainly grows in high mountains, and the temperature suitable for its growth is between ten and twenty degrees. High temperature will affect its normal growth and inhibit its flowering. At the same time, it is very cold-resistant and can withstand temperatures as low as minus 20 degrees Celsius. Therefore, it is generally cultivated in the north, and the south cannot meet its growth needs.

2. Watering: Purple peony and other plants are least likely to be watered. The same place is that it does not need frequent watering, and it is also afraid of water. If you water too much, some adverse reactions will occur. You only need to water it twice a year. Only in this way will the flowering bloom normally and the drought tolerance is very strong.

3. Light: light-loving plants need daily for normal growth It provides ten hours of light, but it is afraid of strong light, which will shorten the flowering period, so it cannot be exposed to strong light in summer. Proper shade is required.

4. Fertilization: There are no high requirements for fertilization. , but do not apply fertilizer indiscriminately. At the same time, fertilizing twice within a year is enough. It is best to apply decomposed fertilizer cake. When fertilizing, you can combine it with watering, which will be better absorbed.

2. Breeding skills

1 . Propagation: Sowing and division are its main propagation methods. The seeds of purple peony usually mature in August every year. When the peel completely turns yellow-brown, it means it is mature. Before sowing, it needs to be heated at 50 degrees. Soak in hot water for a day and then sow. Division needs to be done on adult plants, and the survival rate of this method is relatively high, so it is recommended to use division.

2. Pruning: Purple-spotted peony is a rare flower species, so Do not prune excessively. Generally, plants that are more than five years old are suitable for pruning. Just cut off the remaining flowers and fallen branches and leaves. Do not prune excessively, otherwise it will easily wither or die.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 . Diseases: Scorched leaves may appear under high temperatures. You can cut off the yellowed branches and leaves and spray sterilizing agents.

2. Insect damage: Because the ambient temperature in which it grows is relatively low , so generally there will be no pests.

IV. Other issues

1 , Toxicity: Not poisonous, it is on the verge of extinction and very rare, so it is suitable for breeding.

2. Can it be grown at home: Yes, it is Plants that are about to become extinct have very high ornamental value, so it is recommended to breed them.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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