How to cultivate Paeonia lactiflora

1. Soil:

Grass peony is a deep-rooted plant with thick fleshy roots, so it needs to be planted in deep, loose, well-drained, neutral or slightly acidic sandy loam.

2. Lighting:

Grass peony needs sufficient sunlight during its growing period to grow luxuriantly. During the flowering period, you can reduce the lighting time appropriately and increase the humidity to avoid burns.

3. Watering:

Grass peony has strong adaptability to drought and has fleshy roots, so it is not tolerant to waterlogging. If watering is too frequent, water will accumulate and root rot will easily occur, so there is no need to water frequently.

4. Temperature:

Peony is a temperate plant that likes warmth and is cold-resistant. It can withstand temperatures as high as 42°C in summer and as low as -20°C in winter, so there is no need to deliberately control the temperature.

5. Notes:

Common diseases of grass peony include brown spot disease, root rot, etc.; common insect pests include aphids, red spiders, etc. Brown spot disease can be controlled by spraying Bordeaux solution or mancozeb powder; root rot can be controlled by scrubbing the roots with 60-degree white wine and then replanting; pests such as red spider mites can be controlled by spraying insecticides or by using trapping and killing techniques. This can ensure the growth and quality of grass peony to the greatest extent.