How to remedy the rotting Root of Peony

First, reduce watering

Reason: peony is a fleshy root, it is more afraid of waterlogging, so do not overwater, let alone pour water to it, once there is stagnant water in the basin soil, it will easily lead to rotting roots.

Solution: reasonable watering, to wait for the soil to dry before watering, the amount of water should not be too large, not too frequent, in addition, in the rainy season should pay attention to appropriate rain, and timely take drainage measures.

Prevention and control of root rot

Reason: if germs or nematodes invade from the peony wound, it will easily cause harm to the injured root, root rot will make the root black and rot, affecting its normal growth.

Solution: after the discovery, the root of the disease should be cut off in time and disinfected, in addition, appropriate fertilization should be applied to increase its disease resistance.

Third, reduce fertilization

Reason: many flower lovers think that it can grow faster if more fertilizer is applied to the peony. In fact, this is not the case. If the amount of fertilizer is too large, there will be the phenomenon of rotting roots.

Solution: apply appropriate amount of fertilizer, do not apply too much fertilizer, apply appropriate phosphorus and potassium fertilizer during flower bud differentiation and bud gestation, and do not need topdressing in other periods. If the amount of fertilizer application is large, increase the amount of water and let the fertilizer be discharged as soon as possible.