Cultivation method of horn-stem wild peony

1. Soil

The cultivation of horn-stem wild peony is suitable for loose soil, well-drained leaf mold or sandy soil. It is not suitable for cultivation in clay. Usually, you should pay attention to loosening the soil frequently to keep it loose.

2. Lighting

It needs plenty of sunlight, and it is best to ensure that it has more than 5 hours of sunlight a day. During the hot summer every year, appropriate shade should be provided to avoid prolonged direct sunlight.

3. Temperature

It prefers warm and humid climates and is relatively resistant to drought and barrenness. Its optimal growth temperature is around 25°C. Pay attention to keeping warm in winter. Long-term temperatures below 5 degrees Celsius will cause poor growth of flowers. During the hot summer months, a shed should be erected for shade and mist spray should be applied every day to reduce the temperature.

4. Watering

The humidity of the surrounding environment is conducive to its growth. It should be watered more frequently at normal times, but attention should be paid to drainage during the rainy season to prevent root rot. As the plant grows, slowly increase the water supply during the flowering period.

5. Fertilization

Because its flowers grow lushly, they require a large amount of nutrients. Therefore, poultry and livestock manure or decomposed cake fertilizer should be applied once during the growing period and before the flowering period to replenish soil fertility in time.

6. Notes

1. Weeding should be done 3-4 times throughout the year. Thereby increasing the air permeability and looseness of the soil, reducing nutrient loss, and being beneficial to its growth.

2. It is resistant to stress and has strong disease resistance. Therefore, during the growth stage, it is sufficient to spray fungicide once a month on average.