How to care for peonies
Last Update ：2024.11.09
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Soil: Well-drained, fertile and loose sandy soil is sufficient. Watering: Water according to the dryness and humidity of the pot soil to avoid frequent watering that may cause water accumulation and root rot. Do not water until it is dry. Fertilization: Do not fertilize newly planted peonies for half a year, and then fertilize three times a year, in early spring, half a month after the flowers fade, and before winter. Environment: The suitable growth temperature is 15~25℃. It can be maintained in full sun at ordinary times, but needs shade and ventilation in summer.
soil requirements
Soil requirements
The potting soil requirements for peonies are relatively simple. Generally, well-drained, fertile, loose, sandy soil is sufficient. The soil preparation method is: leaf mold soil, pastoral soil, and fine river sand.
Before planting, disinfect with carbendazim or thiophanate-methyl solution before use.
Watering method
Proper watering is the key to cultivating peonies. In spring, after moving outdoors, water once, loosen the soil after watering thoroughly, and then keep the soil moist.
Water according to the size of the pot soil. For smaller pots, the frequency of watering should be increased appropriately after leaving the room. In rainy weather in summer, the accumulated water in the pot should be drained out in time to prevent the roots from rotting.
Fertilization method
Peonies are fertilizer-loving plants. If you want to make the peonies bloom large and colorful and avoid blooming every other year, you must pay attention to the timing of fertilization. It is forbidden to fertilize newly planted peonies within half a year, and fertilization should be started after half a year.
Generally, fertilizer needs to be applied three times a year. The first time is pre-flowering fertilizer, which is applied when the soil is thawed and the leaves are stretching; the second time is post-flowering fertilizer, which is applied within half a month after the flowers fade to promote the recovery of the plant and the differentiation of flower buds. The third time is winter fertilizer, which is applied before winter to promote spring growth.
Pruning method
In order to promote the strong growth of peonies and beautiful plant shape, timely pruning is necessary. Pruning of peonies is divided into two periods: winter and spring and summer.
In spring, you should choose to keep branch buds, wipe off excess branch buds, and cut off branches that are thin, infected by diseases and insect pests, and elongated to ensure a beautiful plant shape, ventilation and light transmission.
After the flowers fall in summer, prune off the remaining flowers. Prune off diseased branches, dead branches, and leggy branches in late autumn.
Temperature and light
Sufficient light is very beneficial to the growth of peonies, but it should not be exposed to the sun for a long time.
The suitable growth temperature is 15~25℃, and plants will be dormant above 25℃. During the period before the plants bloom, they should be ventilated in time to avoid excessive temperature, which will affect the growth of the plants.
Watering method
Fertilization method
pruning method
temperature and light
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