Why are the peony leaves curling?
Here are the related experiences of peony leaf curling for netizens, and the site editor will introduce it to the netizens next.
Certainly among peony lovers, some have encountered this situation: in spring, the leaves of peonies do not spread out, and the small leaves are all wrinkled together. What is going on?
Today, let's talk about several possibilities for peony leaves curling and wrinkling.
1. New transplant roots not well developed
Most peonies with curling leaves are newly transplanted in the previous autumn and winter, and the leaves curl due to the underdeveloped roots.
Some gardeners transplant too late, missing the root growth period of peonies, causing the roots to not get proper repair. When the peonies sprout in spring and form flower buds, they consume a lot of nutrients. However, due to the underdeveloped roots, they cannot absorb enough nutrients from the potting soil, resulting in nutrient deficiency and leaf curling.
Peonies in pots are particularly prone to leaf curling, often because the pot used for planting is too small, the roots are pruned too much, but the branches are not pruned accordingly. When the peonies sprout in spring, the excessively damaged roots have not yet been properly repaired, which leads to leaf curling.
2. Roots frozen in winter
Newly transplanted peonies should still be kept warm in cold winter weather. Peonies that have been transplanted recently have relatively weak cold resistance. If they are frozen in winter and the roots are damaged, the leaves will also curl in spring.
3. Root damage
Some gardeners do not know how to manage peonies in winter and continue to water them, causing root damage from waterlogging. When the peonies sprout in spring, they will also show leaf curling and twisting.
It can be seen that the curling and twisting of peony leaves are generally due to root problems. To find out the cause of the root problem, you need to compare it with the care process.
How to prevent peony leaves from curling?
To prevent peony leaves from curling and wrinkling, it is recommended to transplant them at the right time. In most regions, transplanting around the Mid-Autumn Festival is acceptable.
When potting, choose a large and deep pot and prune the roots as little as possible. If the pot is too small and the roots are pruned too much, it will certainly be unfavorable for the growth next year.
Moreover, try to keep the potting soil slightly dry in winter and do not water unless it is very dry. Keeping the potting soil dry on one hand prevents peonies from suffering root rot from waterlogging, and on the other hand, it can enhance the cold resistance of peonies.
Besides peony leaf curling, many gardeners have also encountered the problem of peonies not flowering in the second year. I will provide a specific analysis tomorrow, so stay tuned.
The above introduction on how to prevent peony leaves from curling and the comprehensive method for dealing with curling peony leaves, I hope it can act as a "throwing a brick to attract jade" and solve your green plant problems.