Crimson peony cultivation methods and precautions

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Precautions for cultivating Crimson Peony

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Crimson Peony is also called Red Peony, Red Ball, and Red Lantern. It is a perennial succulent plant of the Cactaceae family. Oblate spherical shape, 3 to 6 cm in diameter, bright red, mature spheres will give birth to daughter balls in groups. How should I raise Crimson Peonies and what precautions should I take?

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Cultivation methods of Crimson Peony

Light temperature

Crimson Peony likes full sun. When the light is too strong, shade appropriately at noon to avoid burning the sphere. In winter, sufficient sunlight is needed. If there is no light, the football will become dull.

Selection of flower pots

There are two points to pay attention to when choosing flower pots.

Flower pots can be made of clay or pottery, but mud flower pots are the best.

As for the size of the flowerpot, it is better to choose a pot with a diameter that is 1 to 2 cm larger than the bulb.

Soil

Crimson peony uses calcareous and well-drained sandy soil.

You can add cinder (or volcanic rock), leaf mold soil, sand, garden soil, etc.

The soil should be fresh and disinfected after preparation to kill insect eggs.

Watering

Crimson peony likes moist soil and tolerates drought.

Spring, summer and autumn are the growing seasons of Crimson Peony. Spray water on the sphere every 1 to 2 days.

Crimson peonies are in a semi-dormant state in late autumn, winter and early spring. Watering should be strictly controlled to make the pot soil dry but not dry. Water lightly after the pot soil is completely dry.

Growing begins after the temperature rises in spring. You can gradually increase the amount of watering to keep the soil moist.

Growth will stagnate when the temperature is hot in summer, so watering should be done in dry and wet areas.

Fertilization

Crimson peony does not have high requirements for fertilizers, but a certain supply of nutrients should also be ensured. Fertilize once a month during the growing season.

Precautions for Crimson Peony Breeding

Propagation method

Grafting is used for propagation. Grafting is carried out in spring and early summer, and a ruler is often used as the rootstock.

Pests and diseases control

The main diseases and pests of crimson peony include stem rot, brown spot, red spider mites, scale insects, etc. Take precautionary measures.

Precautions for cultivating Crimson Peony

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