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How to grow gardenia and Peony

Skyler White
2019-12-18 12:40:38
Gardenia and peony like acid soil, pH value between 5 and 6, can be mixed with peat soil, saprophytic soil and sawdust to make soil. Water frequently and keep wet in the growth stage, and control the water quantity in winter. Usually, it should be put in the light place and exposed to the sun, so that the flowers and leaves can flourish. It is fond of fertilizer. It needs to be fertilized and fed frequently. In the growing period, it needs a thin fertilizer and water once a week. In addition, they should be pruned in time.

I. breeding environment

1. Basin soil: it likes acid soil, the pH value should be between 5 and 6, and the unsuitable acidity will affect the later growth. It can be mixed with peat soil, rotten leaf soil and sawdust when planting. It can't be mixed with coal cinder or old wall soil.

2. Watering: April to September is the growth stage. Keep it moist and water it when it's dry. If lack of water, it will affect growth. In winter, we should reduce the amount of water and prohibit ponding.

3. Light: it is a light loving plant. Usually it should be placed in a place with good sunlight and more sunlight, so that the flowers and leaves can flourish. But pay attention to avoid strong light in summer, avoid sunburn

4. Fertilization: fertilization should be done frequently in the growing season, preferably once a week. When budding, the amount of P and K fertilizer should be increased to make the flowers more plump and fragrant.

2. Trimming method

Its germination ability is strong, and it is easy to grow overlapping branches, resulting in poor internal ventilation and scattered nutrition. At this time, it is necessary to trim once. Only three main branches can be reserved when the shape is normal, and redundant branches can be cut off. After the flower withers, the branches will be cut short to promote the germination of new branches.

Gardenia and peony

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