Why is it not recommended to plant peonies at home?
Main text introduction: This article will discuss the small knowledge of why it is not recommended to plant peonies and the cultivation methods of peony potted plants, and then let's learn about it together.
Paeonia is one of China's "Top Ten Famous Flowers," also known as "Jiangli," "Licao," "Yurong," etc., belonging to the Paeonia genus of the Paeoniaceae family, a perennial herbaceous flower. It is被誉为 "Flower Fairy" and "Flower Prime Minister," and is also known as the "May Flower God." It has been cultivated as a flower of love throughout China since ancient times. Let's take a look at why it is not suitable to plant peonies at home!
Why can't peonies be planted at home?
The belief that peonies cannot be planted at home is a superstitious saying. It is said that peonies absorb yin energy and are afraid that the positive energy of the house cannot suppress them, leading to misfortune. Elders usually say that only temples grow peonies, but in reality, it doesn't matter. Houses with peonies may not necessarily have bad luck, and those without them may not necessarily be smooth. Peonies can not only be planted at home but also have large, colorful flowers and are very suitable for cultivation in specialized gardens, cut flowers, and flower beds.
When is the blooming period of peonies?
The original species of peonies have white flowers, while the horticultural varieties come in a rich array of colors, including white, pink, red, purple, yellow, green, black, and bicolors. The blooming period is usually from May to June, lasting 8 to 10 days. In cool weather or shaded areas, it can extend to half a month, and the fruiting period is in August. Its flower language is about lingering farewells, difficulty in parting, and sincere and unchanging feelings. Ancient male and female interactions often exchanged peonies to express agreements of love or feelings of farewell. Therefore, peonies are also called "Jiangli grass," symbolizing shyness and longing, and are a symbol of wealth and beauty.
How to cultivate peonies to grow well?
1. Soil: Peonies have fleshy roots and should be planted in loose, fertile, slightly acidic sandy soil. They are not suitable for growing in alkaline soil. Excessive soil alkalinity can cause leaf yellowing and even withering and death.
2. Watering: Peonies generally do not need to be watered frequently except for natural rainfall. Watering is usually done only when necessary during the flowering period and in case of spring drought to supplement the soil's moisture, with each watering amount not too much.
3. Sunlight: Peonies require sufficient sunlight during the growing period to grow lush and have colorful flowers, but they can also grow normally in light shade. During the flowering period, it is advisable to lower the temperature and increase humidity to avoid damage from strong sunlight, thereby extending the viewing period.
4. Temperature: Peonies are typical temperate plants that are warm-loving and cold-tolerant. They can safely survive the summer with extreme maximum temperatures of 42.1°C and can still grow and bloom under extreme minimum temperatures of -46.5°C in winter.
5. Fertilization: Peony fertilization should be controlled, with three applications per year. The first application is during the rapid growth of new shoots and the expansion of leaves and flower buds, mainly using fast-acting fertilizer, known as flowering fertilizer.
6. Shaping: Peony shaping includes trunk setting, pruning, removing buds, thinning flower buds, and cutting off withered flowers. Trunk setting can be done after 2 to 3 years of planting, with strong-growing ones pruned into a single trunk, and weak ones usually pruned to remove thin and weak branches and retain strong ones.
7. Diseases and Pests: Peony disease and pest control should focus on early prevention. Once diseases or pests occur, the appropriate dosage should be used according to the severity, with the spray interval shortened and the frequency of application increased.
8. Flowering Period: Remove excess flower buds promptly after the side buds appear on the peony before blooming to concentrate nutrients and promote larger and more beautiful top buds. After the flowers fade, if seed collection is not planned, cut off the flower stems directly to prevent nutrient consumption from seed formation.
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