Why can't we raise peonies at home?
Peony, known as the national beauty and fragrance, is deeply loved for its elegant and luxurious attitude. But there is a hidden mystery behind this beauty. Many flower lovers find that peonies are often difficult to survive in a family environment. This article will deeply analyze the three reasons why peony is opposed to the home environment, and reveal the little-known planting secrets of this "king of flowers". Root characteristics and maintenance problems Root growth characteristics Peony's developed fleshy root system expands radially, and the root system of three-year-old plants can reach a depth of 60cm. Its special underground organ structure requires a planting depth of 35-40cm, far exceeding the carrying capacity of a 30-cm standard flowerpot in ordinary households. Light and soil requirements require 6 hours of direct light per day, coupled with the soil replacement cycle twice a year (before the vernal equinox/after the autumnal equinox). The special culture soil needs to be mixed with humus soil: river sand: bone meal =5:3:2, which makes it difficult for ordinary garden soil to meet its nutritional needs. Gas field conflict and feng shui pay attention to the characteristics of plant energy fields. The strong positive gas field released by peonies can reach a diameter of 3 meters, which is easy to form an energy collision with the enclosed space of modern houses with an average floor height of 2.8 meters. Private spaces such as bedrooms need to be avoided and are recommended to be planted in a single-family courtyard. Decorations with peony elements should be forbidden to avoid conflicts with the zodiac sign: people born in the Year of the Rat/Horse should not use large peony embroidery, people born in the Year of the Dragon/Dog should use peony pattern ornaments with caution, and ink peony can be used for energy reconciliation. Orientation selection and balance of the five elements The traditional feng shui layout follows the principle of "fire in the south and water in the north": the north-facing balcony uses the moisture at the ridge to nourish the wood, and the south-facing balcony uses the fire away from the position to promote family transportation. Focus on avoiding the metallic energy of the position (due west), and use topaz to resolve the position. Modern science interprets that the intensity of sunshine in the West is 30% higher than that in the East, which can easily cause burns to peony leaves. It is recommended to use a sunscreen net with a light blocking rate of 50%, and combine it with morning and evening leaf spray to maintain humidity.
Peony planting requires professional environmental support, and ordinary families can choose peony as a substitute. If you insist on cultivating, it is recommended to use miniature peony varieties (plant height ≤40cm), combined with intelligent light filling system and automatic drip irrigation device. Remember: Only by respecting the laws of plant growth can you reap the true beauty of nature.