How to Cultivate Peony
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“The clouds wish for clothes and the flowers wish for beauty, the spring breeze brushing the fence is filled with dew’s brilliance.” This is a famous poem by Li Bai, which, by using the magnificence of peonies, praises the elegance of Yang Guifei. Since then, peonies have earned the reputation of having the beauty of the nation. Peonies have been widely loved by the people since records began, and they are still deeply favored today. Therefore, here are some methods for cultivating peonies.
One, Choosing Soil
Peonies prefer loose, fertile, and well-ventilated alkaline soil. You can mix humus soil, river sand, and ash soil in a ratio of 5:2:1. This mixture can ensure the nutrients needed for the growth of peonies and also has good drainage, meeting the growth requirements of peonies.
Two, Water and Fertilizer Management
For new plants, do not fertilize within the first half-year of cultivation to avoid fertilizer damage. Before and after flowering, you can apply a diluted organic fertilizer once to supplement nutrients. Before winter, add another application to prepare for the winter. Generally, each pot can use 500-750 grams of organic fertilizers such as chicken manure or cake fertilizer. The basic watering principle for peonies is “water thoroughly when dry.” In hot weather, you can water more, and when the temperature is low, watering once every one or two weeks is enough to keep the soil slightly dry.
Three, Light and Temperature
Peonies enjoy sunlight but do not tolerate low temperatures. In spring and autumn when the temperature is not too high and the light is not too harsh, they can be placed outdoors to receive sunlight. In summer, high temperatures can easily burn the leaves, so some shade is necessary to protect the healthy growth of peonies. In winter, placing them in a room with a temperature above 0 degrees Celsius is fine.
The above content introduces how to cultivate peonies and everything about peony planting techniques. Have green plant enthusiasts understood?