How to Cultivate the Fu Gui Man Tang Flower
As a star variety in the peony family, the Fu Gui Man Tang is deeply loved by flower enthusiasts for its large pink corolla (up to 20cm in diameter) and its auspicious meaning of wealth and fortune. To make this plant of Chinese beauty bloom with brilliance in your home, mastering scientific cultivation methods is key. This article will systematically analyze the key points of cultivation from five dimensions to help you create your own peony garden.
One: Potting Soil Mixture and Substrate Optimization
1.1 Golden Soil Mixture Ratio
Using a combination of 3:5:2 of decomposed leaf soil, garden soil, and river sand, which not only ensures nutrient supply but also enhances drainage. Adding 5% bone meal during potting every year can significantly improve the quality of flowering.
1.2 Soil Disinfection Treatment
After mixing the soil, disinfect with 50°C steam for 30 minutes continuously, or spray with a 0.2% potassium permanganate solution to effectively kill eggs and bacteria.
Two: Temperature Control Strategy
2.1 Summer Cooling Plan
When the temperature exceeds 28°C, use double-layer shade nets (70% shading rate) combined with ground sprinkling to reduce the micro-environment temperature by 5-8°C.
2.2 Winter Overwintering Management
Maintain a low temperature of 5-10°C for 45 days of vernalization, use PE insulation film to cover the pot to ensure the roots can safely overwinter.
Three: Light Cycle Management
Ensure 6 hours of direct sunlight in spring and autumn, use the morning and evening lighting method (before 10 am / after 4 pm) in summer, and full sunlight in winter. Remember to rotate the pot by 15° every half month to keep the plant shape symmetrical.
Four: Intelligent Water and Fertilizer System
4.1 Watering Cycle Control
Follow the "dry-wet" principle, water every 5-7 days in spring and autumn, spray twice a day (avoiding noon) in summer, and once every 20 days in winter. Pairing with a soil moisture meter for more accuracy.
4.2 Nutrient Supply Plan
Apply peony-specific fertilizer (N-P-K=12-24-12) every half month during the growing season, add phosphorus and potassium fertilizers during the budding period. Apply organic liquid fertilizer after flowering to repair the plant.
Five: Art of Shaping and Pruning
Thin dense branches in March (keeping 5-7 main branches), cut the remaining flowers at a 45-degree angle after flowering. Perform shaping pruning in September, keeping 2-3 plump buds. Apply healing ointment promptly after pruning to prevent infection.
Through scientific potting soil mixture, precise environmental control, reasonable water and fertilizer management, and regular pruning and shaping, the Fu Gui Man Tang is sure to bloom beautifully every year. It is recommended to establish a maintenance log, recording each watering and fertilizing time and the plant's response, to gradually master your own secret of peony cultivation. When the pink double petals unfold layer by layer, you will not only harvest the fragrance of the room but also the vivid inheritance of traditional Chinese flower culture.