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Picture of peony (Introduction to morphological characteristics and maintenance methods)

Jesse Pinkman
2019-12-30 08:53:39
The stem of peony is higher, the top leaves are larger, and the lateral ones are smaller. Flowers are solitary at the top of branches. They can be divided into single petal and double petal according to different varieties, with many colors. In the daily maintenance, it is necessary to keep sufficient sunshine and choose fertile and loose soil for planting. Water quantity shall be controlled and soil shall be kept slightly dry. Fertilization is often applied before and after anthesis, which is helpful to supplement nutrition.

I. morphological characteristics

1. Stem: the stem can grow to 2 meters, with thick and short branches.

2. Leaves: the terminal leaflet is 7cm long and 6cm wide, with wide oval shape and green glabrous. The lateral leaflets are 5 cm in length and 3 cm in width.

3. Flowers: usually bloom in May. The flower is solitary at the top of the branch, with 5 Green calyx. The petals are divided into single petals and double petals. Many colors, famous for eight colors

II. Maintenance methods

1. Sunlight: sufficient sunlight is very beneficial to the growth of peony, but it cannot be directly exposed to strong light. So in summer to avoid exposure to the sun at noon, can be appropriate shade, or move to the shade.

2. Soil: peony is more suitable to grow in loose and fertile soil. If the soil is too sticky, it will lead to poor root respiration.

3. Watering: peony is afraid of being wet. Water less and keep the soil dry. Once there is water to be discharged in time, to avoid flooding to the root

4. Fertilization: fertilization in spring can effectively promote flowers. After the flower fertilization supplement certain nutrition, at the same time must first dilute before fertilization, avoid fertilizer too thick, hurt the root.

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