How to cultivate potted peony flowers methods and matters needing attention in pot culture of peony flowers

Peony is very common in our life, its flowers are relatively large and colorful, with high ornamental value. In recent years, peony potted plants are very popular, and many people like to raise peony potted plants at home as decorations. So how to maintain and manage potted peonies? Let's get to know it with the editor.

How to raise potted peonies

1. Light and temperature

Sufficient sunlight is beneficial to its growth, but it is not resistant to hot summer sun exposure. When the temperature is above 25 ℃, the plant will be dormant. The suitable temperature for flowering is 17-20 ℃, but it must be treated with low temperature of 1-10 ℃ for 2-3 months before flowering. The minimum capacity is-30 ℃, but appropriate cold prevention measures should be taken in the northern cold zone in winter to avoid frost damage. The high temperature and humidity in the south is extremely disadvantageous to the growth of peonies, therefore, the cultivation of peonies in the south need to give them specific environmental conditions in order to enjoy the beautiful peony flowers.

2. Watering and fertilization

Water twice before planting. Irrigate water once before winter to ensure its safety through the winter. Supply water according to the dry and wet soil after the beginning of spring, but don't overwater it. Fertilizer is generally applied three times in the whole year, the first time is pre-flowering fertilizer, quick-acting fertilizer is applied to promote it to bloom well. The second time was post-anthesis fertilizer, and the organic liquid fertilizer was applied once. The third time was autumn and winter fertilizer, which was mainly based on base fertilizer to promote the growth of the following spring. In addition, attention should be paid to weeding and weeding, and shallow ploughing and loosening soil can be done without weeds.

3. Shaping and pruning

After the flower fade, pick the flowers and prune in time, cut them according to the natural growth of the tree, and smear the healing and anti-decay film at the trimming mouth to protect the wound and prevent the bacteria from invading and infecting. If the plant is low and the flowers are dense, it should be shorter and heavier in order to inhibit the expansion of branches and the occurrence of root tillers. Generally, it is advisable to retain 5-6 branches per plant.

Methods and matters needing attention of peony pot culture

1. Soil requirements

Peony potted soil requirements are relatively simple, generally choose good drainage. Fertile, loose sandy soil is fine. Soil distribution methods are: rotten leaf soil, pastoral soil, fine river sand. Before planting, use after disinfecting with carbendazim or methyl thiophanate solution.

2. Watering method

Proper watering is the key to the cultivation of peonies. In spring, after moving outside, water once, water thoroughly, loosen the soil, and then keep the soil moist.

Watering according to the size of the pot soil, the frequency of watering after the flowerpot is smaller should be increased appropriately. In the cloudy and rainy summer weather, the stagnant water in the basin should be poured out in time to avoid root rot.

3. Fertilization method

Peony is a fertilizer-loving plant. If you want to make the peony flowers big and colorful and avoid the phenomenon of blooming every other year, you should pay attention to the timing of fertilization. Fertilization of newly planted peonies is prohibited within half a year and begins half a year later.

In general, fertilizer needs to be applied three times a year. The first time was pre-flowering fertilizer, the soil was thawed and the leaves were extended, and the second post-anthesis fertilizer was applied within half a month after flowering, which promoted plant recovery and flower bud differentiation. The third time is winter fertilizer, which is applied before winter to promote spring growth.

4. Points for attention

Sufficient light is very beneficial to the growth of peony flowers, but it should not be exposed to the hot sun for a long time. The suitable growth temperature is 25 ~ 25 ℃, and the plants are dormant above 25 ℃. Before flowering, the plant should be ventilated in time to avoid excessive temperature and affect the growth of the plant.

The method of ramet of peony flower

First of all, we have to select a strong peony plant that has grown for more than three years as the mother plant, then dig out the peony by the root, and then remove the soil from the root and dry it for about a day or two. in this way, the damage to the roots can be reduced to a certain extent.

When dividing a plant, it should be divided according to the texture of the root of the peony. If the root of the peony is very large, it can be divided into some small parts, but if it is small, it can be divided into less. The split part should have a very complete root system and retain the tillering buds at the neck, and then mix the sulfur and soil and apply it to the ramet wound, so that the good part of the ramet can be planted in the soil. When cultivating, pay attention to keep the root of the peony upright, keep the soil firm after planting, and water the soil several times, so that the soil and the root are fully integrated. It is necessary to keep warm during the winter in the first year.

The florescence of peony

Peony, a single flower growing at the top of a branch, with 5 petals, or double petals, in rose, reddish purple, pink to white, Obovate; the top of the petal has an irregular wavy shape.

Peony is one of the top ten famous flowers in China from ancient times to the present. Its flowering period is in May every year. At this time, peony is in full bloom, and the people who admire the flowers can be described as a sea of people.

The above is the maintenance skills of peonies summarized by the editor. I hope it can be helpful to you. Peony flowers are noble and generous, raise a pot as decorative flowers at home, put them in the living room, study, balcony and office.