Cultivation method of purple peony succulent

How to raise

First of all, to cultivate a succulent purple peony, we should understand its growth habits and morphological characteristics. Succulent purple peonies mostly grow in hilly areas with warm climates. They are native to central and southern Europe and are now widely distributed throughout the world. They have been introduced to my country in recent years.

It is a fleshy herb with thick, rosette-shaped leaves with silky hairs. Its inflorescence is umbellate-conical and comes in a variety of colors, including red, white, and yellow. It is a similar variety of the genus Aeonium.

Watering method

The most important thing to pay attention to when growing the succulent purple peony is watering. As long as the watering is correct, the purple peony will grow well!

The succulent purple peony should be watered only when the soil is dry, and watered thoroughly when it is needed. Keeping this principle can avoid long-term water accumulation in the pot and prevent root rot. However, it should not be too dry or watered too little, otherwise the plant will grow slowly, the leaves will turn yellow and dull, and lack vitality.

Apply decomposed organic fertilizer or high-phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer once every 20 days or so. The cultivation temperature in winter should be higher than 5℃, and preferably above 15℃ during the day, so that the plants can continue to maintain normal growth. You can water them appropriately, apply fertilizers appropriately, and control the amount of watering to make the plants dormant.

Temperature requirements

The succulent purple peony is very cold-resistant, but not high-temperature resistant. Attention should be paid to ventilation during the cultivation process, especially in summer, as it is most likely to cause rot. Therefore, it should be placed in a dry and ventilated place for cultivation, and the soil should be kept slightly acidic.

Reproduction method

Leaf cuttings are easy, and hybridization is easy to obtain seeds. In the hot and rainy summer season, it is necessary to ensure the dormancy of the plant. In spring and autumn, the purple peony needs sufficient light to grow. Maintaining sufficient light can maintain the beauty of the plant to a certain extent. Plants grown under light have full and thick leaves with beautiful and charming leaf color.