How to plant and maintain peonies (things to note when raising peonies in pots at home)

The country’s peonies, when talking about peonies, people will think of Luoyang. Luoyang’s peonies are the most famous. Luoyang’s peonies are not only very colorful, but also have a light fragrance, which is very refreshing, so it is deeply loved by people. Peonies are loved by people because of their fragrant smell and beautiful blooms. Many flower lovers keep them at home. However, there is a difference between flower pot farming and original ecological farming. If you don't pay attention, various problems will occur during farming. The following points need to be paid attention to.

1. How to grow potted peonies

1. Neutral soil. What is the most important thing for growing flowers? Of course it is the soil. Whether the soil can grow a pot of flowers well The key is, what type of soil do you need to grow peonies? Xiangyang tells everyone that it is acidic soil. Although peonies can be cultivated in soil on the roadside, but having said that, if you use loose, fertile, neutral soil with good air permeability and drainage to cultivate peonies, it will not be the same as hard soil. The difference is too obvious if you cultivate them in breathable soil. If you cultivate them in appropriate soil, it will be relatively easier. Of course, we can use a mixture of sand and cake fertilizer to prepare our own soil, and configure the soil ourselves according to the variety of flowers.

2. Choose a clay pot. After talking about the soil, the rest is the flower pot. The most important point is that if you want to grow peonies well, the flower pot cannot be too small. It must be big. In addition to being big, There is also the material of the flower pot, which is also very important. For example, tile pots have better air permeability than other flower pots and can be customized. We can choose according to the size of our plants, because the peonies are The roots are relatively long, and the depth is preferably more than 30 centimeters. The soil is breathable and the flowerpot is breathable. Is it difficult to grow a potted flower well?

3. Watering method. Now that the most important highlights have been discussed, let’s talk about how to raise peonies well. Watering potted peonies is also very important. The frequency of watering has a great influence on the season. Relatedly, in spring and autumn, water is generally watered once every 10 days, and watering should be done thoroughly until a little water seeps out from the bottom of the pot. You can water by soaking in pots. Watering is also needed when the temperature is low in winter, but water less in winter as it is easy to frostbite the roots of peonies.

4. Sufficient sunshine. If you want peonies to grow well, sufficient sunshine is of course indispensable. Peonies are also the most sun-loving plants, so when maintaining peonies in pots at home, you must pay attention to them. It should bask in the sun more. Sufficient sunshine will make the flowers bloom more beautifully and the flowers will bloom more vigorously. However, in summer, do not bask in the sun when the outdoor temperature exceeds 30°.

5. Appropriate fertilization. Under normal circumstances, peonies can be fertilized three times a year. You can apply cake fertilizer, phosphate fertilizer, farmyard manure, chicken dung, cow dung, etc. Fertilization is usually done after the peonies bloom. Apply it half a month, and also use decomposed cake fertilizer or compound fertilizer. The last thing is overwintering fertilizer. Peonies should pay attention to fertilizing and watering before winter. Mainly organic fertilizers. Covering can help peonies survive the winter safely. The main reason for fertilizing is The purpose is also to allow peonies to survive the winter safely.

Things to note when cultivating potted peonies

1. Water after fertilizing

After fertilizing peonies each time, watering must be kept up. The amount of watering is determined according to the specific temperature environment to prevent soil compaction. Timely watering allows plants to better absorb it.

2. Frequent loosening of the soil

About every half month we need to fertilize peonies. You can use tools to loosen the soil along the edge of the flowerpot. The loosening work is generally Do it after watering to prevent soil compaction, help peonies absorb fertilizer and water, and promote growth.

3. Spring and summer pruning

Pruning is also very important. Peonies need to be pruned in spring and summer. In spring, remove excess buds and withered ones. If bitten by insects, cut it off promptly to ensure the shape of the plant. Timely pruning prevents the loss of nutrients, can create a perfect plant shape, make it bloom better, and increase the ornamental ability.