Method of Potting Peony Flowers
Here is an introduction to the potting method of peony flowers for netizens, with detailed information as follows:
The Correct Potting Method for Peonies - The most important part of potting peonies is the treatment of the roots, the specific operation method was mentioned yesterday, those who missed it can go back and review it.
1. Create a Drainage Layer - Since peonies have fleshy roots and prefer dry conditions over wet, creating a drainage layer is essential when potting.
The drainage layer can be made of small stones, tiles, etc., or陶粒 (ceramsite), walnut shells, etc., you can choose based on the materials you have on hand.
2. Potting - After creating the drainage layer, you can first add soil to 1/4 of the pot's height, then add a base fertilizer, and mix the fertilizer and soil well, trying to mix it evenly. You can also mix the fertilizer and soil in advance and then fill it in.
The base fertilizer can be fermented organic fertilizer, such as: fermented chicken manure, fermented sheep manure, fermented earthworm manure, compost, leaf mold, bone meal, fish meal, etc.
After adding the base fertilizer, cover it with a layer of soil without fertilizer, then place the peony in the pot and continue to fill with soil. Note that the roots of the peony should be spread out as much as possible, not all crowded together.
While filling the soil, tap the edge of the pot to make the soil and peony roots tightly combined.
Notice:
The mixed potting soil should be slightly moist, do not use dry soil. Any substrate that is completely dry is difficult to water thoroughly, so slightly moist potting soil should be used when potting.
3. Create a Mulch Layer - After planting, to prevent frequent watering from causing the peony potting soil to compact, you can create a mulch layer on the surface of the potting soil.
The mulch layer can be made of large颗粒的陶粒 (ceramsite), or dry grass, and I recommend using dry moss, which is also very good. It can prevent excessive evaporation of water and prevent soil compaction, and it is clean and will not rot, making it easy to remove and observe the moisture condition of the potting soil.
4. Acclimatization - After planting, place the peony pot in a bright area with scattered light and maintain ventilation.
5. Watering to Settle Roots - Water again after 3-5 days to settle the roots, then gradually move it to a sunny area for care. Water only when the potting soil is obviously dry. Peonies require very little water during their dormant period in winter, so be sure to water sparingly.
If it's a large pot, watering 1-2 times throughout the winter is sufficient. In summary, remember to keep it on the drier side.
The above is the complete introduction to the potting method of peony flowers, remember these two points for everyone to learn and understand!