What soil is best for potted peonies and how to mix it?
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1. What kind of soil is good to use?
The potted peony should be planted in a soil with high looseness, deep soil, good drainage and fertile soil, which can meet its needs so that the plant can grow vigorously and bloom normally. However, we should also pay attention to its pH. We like neutral or slightly alkaline soil and do not like acidic soil. We must control the pH at all times. In addition, the nutrient soil must be disinfected before potting to avoid insect eggs or germs in it.
1. What kind of soil is good to use?
1. What kind of soil is good?
It likes fertile soil with high looseness, deep soil layer, good drainage performance. When planting potted plants, pay attention to the selection and preparation of soil quality. Only suitable soil quality can ensure normal growth and flowering. Also, pay attention to the pH of the soil. It likes neutral or slightly alkaline soil and does not like acidic soil. The pH must be controlled at all times, otherwise it will easily suffer from poor growth and hinder flowering.
2. Soil mixing method
1. When mixing soil for peonies, you can use a mixture of six parts garden soil, three parts leaf mold soil and one part chaff ash. This can ensure looseness, drainage, and resistance to water accumulation.
2. You can also use four parts each of leaf mold soil and garden soil, mixed with an appropriate amount of coarse sand to improve drainage. After mixing, add a small amount of rice bran ash, which can also meet its needs. .
3. In addition to the above two methods, gardening can also be used Mix soil, manure and coarse sand in a ratio of 1:1:1 so that the plants can grow vigorously in the later stages.
3. Precautions
In addition to soil preparation methods, attention should also be paid to soil disinfection. Before planting in pots, the soil should be exposed to strong light. This high-temperature environment can kill insect eggs and eliminate pathogens. If weather does not allow, disinfectant can also be used. The most commonly used solution is potassium permanganate solution, which can be diluted and sprayed on the soil. It can be used safely after drying.
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