How to raise peony flowers in the family
Peony is known as the king of flowers, and its elegant and luxurious attitude is deeply loved by people. Cultivating peonies at home can not only beautify the environment, but also experience the unique charm of traditional flower culture. To achieve the healthy growth of peonies in the living environment, you need to master several key maintenance points so that this "rich flower" can truly become an auspicious symbol in your home. Ideal location in a family environment Choose the golden rule of lighting Peonies are typical positive plants and are recommended to be placed in south-facing bay windows or enclosed balcony areas. It is necessary to ensure 4-6 hours of scattered light every day, and pay special attention to avoid direct strong light at noon. If the living room lacks enough lighting, you can use a supplementary light plan twice a week: move the plants outdoors to receive natural light, and pay attention to avoid rainy days and noon hours. Scientific maintenance system to build a substrate allocation plan. Ideal cultivation substrates need to take into account air permeability and fertility retention. It is recommended to use an improved formula: 60% garden soil provides basic nutrients, 30% pine needle humus soil adjusts pH, and 10% perlite improves drainage. New soil needs to be replaced every two years, and retaining 1/3 of the protective soil when changing pots will help the plants adapt. Temperature control management points The suitable temperature zone for peony growth is 15-25℃, and a constant temperature environment of 17-22℃ needs to be maintained during the flower bud differentiation period. A dual cooling strategy is adopted in summer: move to a shade before 10 a.m. and cooperate with foliar spray to cool down; in winter, the overwintering temperature needs to be maintained above 5℃, and indoor maintenance is recommended in northern areas. Precise moisture control establishes a "three-look" watering method: at first glance, the topsoil whitens to a depth of 2 cm, the weight of the flowerpot becomes lighter, and the leaves of the three views hang slightly. The watering cycle is 7-10 days in spring and autumn, shortened to 5-7 days in summer and extended to 15-20 days in winter. Special reminder: The substrate needs to be maintained in a micro-moist state during the flower bud period. The nutrient replenishment plan implements a phased fertilization plan: apply nitrogen and phosphorus balanced fertilizer during the germination period, apply potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliar fertilizer during the bud period, and add decomposed soybean cake fertilizer after flowering. It is recommended to use 1:800 diluted liquid fertilizer, with root irrigation once a month and foliar spraying twice. Pay attention to the need to suspend fertilization during the hot season. Flowering period extension and re-flowering management can extend the flowering period to 20-25 days through temperature control, prune residual flowers in time after flowering and retain strong branches. Plastic pruning is carried out in late autumn every year, 3-5 main branches are retained and shortened, and extra-root topdressing is used to promote flower bud differentiation in the following year.
Following these maintenance principles, peonies can not only grow healthily in the home environment, but also achieve annual flowering. Regularly observe the status of the plants and adjust maintenance strategies in a timely manner. You will harvest a "living art" with elegant posture and colorful colors, adding unique charm to the home space.