When is the best season to repot peony and what kind of soil to use for repotting

1. When is the best season to change the pot?

It is recommended to repot it in autumn, probably around the Mid-Autumn Festival. The temperature will not be too low at this time and the climate is also suitable. After repotting, the plant can adapt as quickly as possible, which can reduce damage to it. It is best not to change the pot in other seasons. Although repotting in spring will create a suitable environment, it will affect its flowering. The temperature is high in summer, making it easy to get infected with germs. The temperature is low in winter, and it is easy to get frostbite, which is difficult to recover.

2. How to change the pot

1. Remove from the pot: Before repotting, proper water control should be done to facilitate removal from the pot. When removing the flower pot from the pot, first gently tap the outer wall of the pot, then carefully turn it upside down. If it is made of plastic, you can cut it directly to avoid damaging the roots.

2. Pruning: After removing the plant from the pot, clean its roots and disinfect them. After disinfection, cut off all the old roots, dead roots, rotten roots, diseased roots, etc., leaving only the new roots and thin roots. This way, the plant can better absorb nutrients in the later stage and is conducive to adapting to the pot and growing.

3. Potting soil: Choose a suitable flowerpot according to the size of the plant. It is best to use a material with good permeability. It also has high requirements for soil, has fleshy roots and is afraid of waterlogging. Therefore, the soil must be breathable, water-permeable and loose. When preparing the soil, you can mix leaf mold, garden soil and fine sand, which can basically meet the needs.

4. Potting: After taking care of the plants and preparing the flower pots, you can plant them. Be careful to allow its roots to spread out and fill the soil carefully. After filling the soil, it should be compacted and watered thoroughly to allow the roots and soil to combine and facilitate recovery. You don't need to water too frequently in the later stage, just wait until the soil is dry before watering.