Can I fertilize the peony after repotting? How to manage the newly potted peony?

1. Can I apply fertilizer after repotting?

Although it is a fertilizer-loving plant, you should pay attention to the time of fertilizing. No fertilizer can be applied after repotting, as the nutrients consumed at this time are relatively small, and base fertilizer will also be added when preparing the potting soil, which can meet its needs. If you apply more fertilizer, it will not be absorbed and may easily burn the roots. Under normal circumstances, it is necessary to wait half a year after repotting before starting to apply fertilizer, and two or three times a year will be enough. It is mainly carried out before flowering, during flowering and in autumn, and decomposed organic fertilizer can be applied.

2. How to manage the new pot

1. Light: Newly planted peonies in pots should not be exposed to strong light. They should be placed in a place with scattered light and good ventilation. Such an environment can help them resume growth faster. If it is exposed to the sun again at this time, the leaves will be burned and the time for acclimatization will be prolonged.

2. Watering: Generally, you need to water the plant once after potting it to make it permeable. After that, you don’t need to water it frequently. Wait until you find the soil in the pot is dry before watering it again. If you water it too frequently, it will not be able to absorb the water and will easily cause root rot, which will lead to planting failure.

3. Temperature: Newly potted plants are also very sensitive to temperature and must be strictly controlled. It is best to provide it with a temperature between 15-20 degrees. Too high or too low is not conducive to acclimatization and will prolong the acclimatization time.