How to pot the peony after buying it?
Today's focus is to introduce some small experiences in plant cultivation on how to pot the peony after buying it. The specific introduction is as follows:
Peony flowers are all bare-root transplanted. During transportation, due to the stuffiness in the carton, it is easy to breed mold. In order to ensure the survival and healthy growth of peony after transplanting, it is recommended that you do some treatments on the peony before potting.
Peony seedling treatment method before potting
1. Wash the roots with clean waterFirst observe the root condition of the peony seedling and carefully check for mold spots (it is normal to have mold spots). If mold spots are found, they can be washed clean with clean water.
Of course, if no mold spots are found, you can also wash the roots with clean water for safety.
2. Prune the rootsAfter washing the mold spots off the peony roots, the next step is to prune the roots. The pruning method of the roots is directly related to the size of the pot we choose.
Different pots require different pruning methods. The general principle is that the pot should be able to hold the roots of the peony, as the roots of peony are often relatively thick.
Peony planting in small pots, root pruning method:If you choose a smaller, standard-size pot, you will need to do a major pruning of the peony roots.
Remove all rotten, bad, blackened, old, and overly thick roots, leaving only the new roots.
This pruning does significant damage to the peony roots, so it is still recommended to use a larger, deeper pot for planting peony flowers.
Peony planting in large pots, root pruning method:When planting peony in a large pot, there is no need to prune the roots too much, just cut off the rotten and blackened roots, and trim the long roots.
This will not cause significant damage to the peony roots and is more beneficial for the growth recovery of the peony.
3. Disinfection and fungicide treatmentAfter pruning the roots, disinfection and fungicide treatment should be carried out. If not disinfected, place the pruned roots in a shaded and cool place to dry before planting, as direct planting after pruning can easily lead to wound infection.
It is recommended to do a fungicide and disinfection treatment on the peony after pruning the roots.
Prepare a solution of 1‰ thiophanate-methyl and rooting powder, and immerse the roots of the peony completely in the solution, soaking for 1-2 hours. This can not only disinfect the roots of the peony but also supplement growth hormones, promoting the growth of new roots after planting.
4. Dry the woundsAfter soaking in fungicide, the peony should be placed in a shaded and well-ventilated area to dry before planting. If not dried, you can coat the roots of the peony with fine soil mixed with thiabendazole before planting, which can protect the roots and prevent infection by pathogens.
After this treatment, you can pot and plant the peony. For the specific potting method, please continue to follow the updates tomorrow.
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