Cultivation methods and precautions of wax peony

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Loose, well-breathable sandy loam is suitable for growing wax peonies. Soil with good water-conserving properties and a little dryness can make it grow better.

2. Water: Control the water when watering. It does not like the soil to be moist for a long time. Its roots will easily rot if it grows in a humid environment for a long time. On rainy days, move the plant to a sheltered place to avoid water accumulation in the pot.

3. Nutrients: Its demand for fertilizer is not high. It is only necessary to fertilize once a year. Just use fermented chicken manure water to irrigate the soil. Avoid spraying manure water on mature branches and leaves and too close to the roots.

4. Light: Wax peony is suitable for full sunlight. When the sun is strong at noon, it should be given appropriate shade. If the temperature of the light at noon is too high, it will cause it to stop growing.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Pruning and repotting: After planting for about two years, it is necessary to replace it with a larger pot. When changing the flowerpot, you should properly trim its messy root system and trim some of its densely growing branches to avoid insufficient nutrient absorption after transplanting.

2. Reproduction: Mainly propagation by branch cuttings. Select strong branches and leaves and insert them into nutrient-rich soil. Then keep the soil moist, and it will take root and sprout in about ten days. After sprouting, you need to loosen the soil and weed appropriately to promote nutrient absorption.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Black rot: If black rot is not treated in time, it will directly infect the entire plant and turn black and soften. At this time, you should first cut off the infected branches and leaves, and then spray them with diluted carbendazim.

2. Root rot: Root rot usually occurs when the amount of water is too much, or when the plant is wetted by rain on rainy days, resulting in water accumulation in the pot, which can cause root rot.

IV. Other issues

1. How to spend the winter: In winter, move it to a ventilated place indoors. The temperature cannot be too low, otherwise it will stop growing or be frostbitten.

2. Can it be exposed to rain: Wax peony cannot be exposed to rain. There are some unclean substances in the rain that will cause rot of its branches and leaves. If there is rainwater accumulating in the pot, the roots will rot.