Light, soil, watering, fertilizing, pruning, pest control, succulent plants are loved by more and more gardening enthusiasts because of their unique shape and easy-to-maintain characteristics. Succulent purple peonies have become the darling of many succulent lovers. How to maintain succulent purple peonies and let them bloom in the most beautiful posture? This article will give you a detailed introduction to the maintenance methods of fleshy purple peony. Bright and fleshy purple peonies like enough sunshine and need at least 4-6 hours of direct sunlight every day. In summer, shade should be properly shaded to avoid direct sunlight causing sunburn on the leaves. In winter, light time can be appropriately increased to promote plant growth. Soil fleshy purple peony has no strict requirements on soil, but sandy soil with good drainage and strong air permeability is appropriate. You can choose special succulent plant soil on the market, or prepare the soil yourself. The preparation method is: mix peat soil, perlite, vermiculite, etc. in proportion to increase the air permeability and drainage of the soil. The watering principle for watering fleshy purple peonies is to "rather dry than wet" to avoid standing water. During the growing season, water 1-2 times a week. When the summer is high, the number of watering times can be appropriately increased to keep the soil moist and when the winter temperature is low, the watering frequency should be reduced to avoid root rot. Fertilization of fleshy purple peonies does not have a high demand for fertilizer. Thin liquid fertilizer can be applied once a month during the growing season. When fertilizing, care should be taken not to let the fertilizer come into contact with the leaves to avoid burning the leaves. The pruning of fleshy purple peonies is mainly aimed at withered leaves and too long branches. During the growing season, withered leaves can be appropriately trimmed to promote the growth of new leaves. In winter, too long branches can be trimmed to maintain the appearance of the plant type. Pest and insect pest control There are few pests and diseases on fleshy purple peonies, but prevention still needs to be paid attention to. During the growing season, pesticides and fungicides can be sprayed regularly to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases. Once pests and diseases are discovered, they should be dealt with in time to avoid spreading.
The maintenance of fleshy purple peonies is not complicated. You only need to master the key points of light, soil, watering, fertilization, pruning and pest control to allow your fleshy plants to grow healthily. During the maintenance process, you also need to pay attention to the plants. Growth status and timely adjustment of maintenance methods. I believe that through your careful care, fleshy purple peonies will surely bring you endless surprises and beauty.
References: 1."Encyclopedia of Succulent Plant Conservation", author: Zhang Lihua, Press: China Agricultural Press, 2016.
2."Handbook for the Prevention and Control of Succulent Plant Diseases", author: Wang Lihua, Press: China Agricultural Press, 2015.