Peony cultivation methods and precautions

1. Soil

The soil requirements for maintaining peonies are not high. Fertile sandy soil with good drainage is the best. You can also use leaf mold, original soil and river sand to mix to make nutrient soil. No matter what kind of soil you choose for cultivation, it must be disinfected. You can choose carbendazim for sterilization to reduce the occurrence of diseases and pests.

2. Moisture

When the temperature rises in spring, peonies can be moved outdoors for cultivation. At this time, they should be watered thoroughly and the soil should be loosened, protecting the roots while loosening the soil. Especially in spring, when new buds sprout and before and after flowering, there must be sufficient water. In the dry north, you can water more, but not too much. Long-term accumulation of water will cause root rot. Do not water when the sun is too strong at noon in summer. It is best to water in the early morning and evening. You can add some fertilizer when watering before and after flowering, and use fertilizer and water to supplement nutrients to make the flowers bloom more vigorously.

3. Fertilization

The timing of fertilizing peonies is very important. Do not add fertilizer to new plants within half a year to avoid fertilizer damage. Fertilize again after half a year. Before the flowers bloom in spring, the temperature has just risen and the leaves begin to sprout. At this time, fertilize to accumulate nutrients for flowering; add fertilizer again after the flowers fade to replenish the nutrients consumed by flowering, and it can also help differentiate new flower buds; add fertilizer again before winter to prepare for overwintering. Generally, it is enough to apply this fertilizer three times a year, and the fertilizer should not be too concentrated.

4. Light and temperature

Adequate light is very beneficial to the growth of peony. Daily light can replenish nutrients, but strong light in summer and direct sunlight at noon should be avoided to prevent sunburn and excessive water loss.

It can be maintained at normal room temperature, and the temperature should be controlled at around 25 degrees. Pay attention to ventilation before and after flowering to avoid high temperature stewing and affecting flowering. Move indoors in winter.