When and how to change the soil for potted peonies

Time to change the soil for potted peonies

For potted peonies, the best time to repot is in autumn. The temperature is not too low at this time and the climate is more suitable. After repotting, the plant can adapt as quickly as possible, which can reduce damage to it and allow it to bloom smoothly.

How to repot and change soil for potted peony

1. Remove from the pot : Before repotting the potted peony, proper water control should be carried out to facilitate removal from the pot. When removing from the pot, first gently tap the outer wall of the flower pot, and then carefully turn it upside down. If it is made of plastic, you can directly cut it open to avoid damaging the roots.

2. Pruning : After removing the pot, the root system of the potted peony should be cleaned and disinfected. After disinfection, all old roots, dead roots, rotten roots, diseased roots, etc. should be cut off, leaving new roots and thin roots. This will allow it to better absorb nutrients in the later stage, which is conducive to adapting to the pot and growing.

3. Potting soil : Choose a suitable flowerpot according to the size of the potted peony. It is best to use a material with good permeability. It also has high requirements for the soil, which must be breathable, permeable and loose.

4. Potting : After taking care of the plant and preparing the flowerpot, you can plant it in the pot. Be careful to let its roots stretch out. After filling the soil, compact it and water it thoroughly once to allow the roots to combine with the soil, which is conducive to recovery. You don’t need to water it too frequently in the later stage. Wait until the soil is dry before watering.

Precautions for changing soil for potted peony

1. When caring for potted peonies, you need to pay attention to the following points: watering should be done when the soil is dry and wet when watering. Just keep the soil moist at ordinary times, and add some phosphorus fertilizer appropriately, which can promote the growth of flowers. When caring for it, it needs to be placed in a place with sufficient sunlight.

2. Potted peonies require suitable soil when being maintained. Generally, loose, fertile and well-drained soil is used.

3. Before the potted peony blooms, you can use some phosphorus fertilizer. After it blooms, you can apply some compound fertilizer appropriately, which is more conducive to its growth.

Maintenance methods for potted peony after changing soil

1. See the sun : After changing the soil of the potted peony, it needs to be kept in a cool place. When new leaves grow, it can be gradually moved to the sun.

2. Watering : Do not water the potted peony thoroughly after changing the soil. Water it after a few days. During normal maintenance, water it when the soil is relatively dry.

2. Correct fertilization : Potted peonies prefer fertilizers and have a certain tolerance to fertilizers, so there will be no problem with topdressing in winter. However, for safety reasons, it is generally sufficient to apply organic fertilizers such as cake fertilizers, human and animal feces and urine.

3. Disease and pest control : Peonies are susceptible to diseases such as gray mold and brown spot in winter. Some pesticides can be used to spray them. The main pests are cottony scale and white grubs. After cleaning up the insects, you can apply lime sulfur mixture.

4. Yellowing leaves : The leaves of potted peony turn yellow after changing the soil. It may be because the soil is not suitable. If the soil is not changed for a long time, it will affect the normal growth of the plant and cause the leaves to gradually turn yellow.