How to grow stinking peony

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: The growth of stinking peony is relatively good in warm places. The specific range is between 18 and 22 degrees, and it can maintain this range during normal growth and reproduction. In addition, it cannot tolerate very low temperatures in winter, and generally eight to twelve degrees is more suitable.

2. Light: The stinking peony does not like strong light, but it cannot be without any light during its growing season. In other words, semi-shade is more suitable, and wild stinking peonies are generally distributed in semi-shaded hillsides and other places. It needs shade in summer and also needs shade in other seasons when there is strong light.

3. Watering: The stinking peony likes humidity, and wild plants also grow in humid places. Therefore, it is very important to drink enough water on a regular basis. However, during rainy seasons, you still need to pay a little attention to rain prevention and drainage.

4. Fertilization: The demand for fertilizer of stinking peony is not too much. You can choose to plant it in a place with deep soil and rich nutrients. Then there is basically no need for top dressing.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: You can use the method of division. This method can be used in autumn or winter after the leaves fall, or before the buds sprout in spring. The method is relatively simple. Just cut off the above-ground tillers and plant them separately. After planting, you should also pay attention to providing slight shade, avoiding strong light, and ensuring humidity.

2. Pruning: Generally speaking, May and June are good times for concentrated pruning. The first task is to cut off all the rainy suckers, and then cut off the dry parts. Furthermore, when winter comes, it is best to cut off the dry parts on the ground to avoid the occurrence of diseases, pests and insects.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Disease: A common disease is "rust", and another is "gray mold". Both diseases are more likely to occur in summer and autumn. If it is the former, you can use rust-butyl to prevent and control it. If it is the latter, you can use benzyl alcohol to control it.

2. Pests: The main types are leaf beetles and spiny moths. Can be used to kill enemies, etc.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: Although it has a rather unpleasant smell, it is non-toxic. Moreover, it is also a good medicinal material.

2. Can it be grown at home? Generally not, it is not an ornamental plant.