1、 Breeding method

1. Soil: if you want to raise lotus peony well, soil is very important. We should choose loose, fertile and good drainage. During breeding, an appropriate amount of river sand and base fertilizer can be added to humus or peat soil to improve drainage and nutrients, which is more beneficial to later growth

2. Fertilization: after entering the growth period, the demand for nutrients is relatively high, so fertilization and supplementary feeding are needed. Generally, fertilizer should be applied every 10 to 15 days. It must be thin and the concentration should not be too high to avoid burning roots

3. Watering: it is suitable for growing in a humid environment and is not drought resistant. Keep it moist during breeding. However, it should be noted that the amount applied each time should not be too much, and there should be no ponding in the soil, otherwise it is easy to rot the roots

4. Light: it likes a semi shade environment. It can't be exposed to the sun or put in the shade for a long time. At ordinary times, it should be placed outdoors where there is astigmatism. In midsummer, it should be covered in time to avoid sunburn

5. Diseases and insect pests: if the environment provided during the maintenance period is not suitable, the plant is easy to be infected with diseases and insect pests. The common disease is leaf spot disease. When it is found, the diseased leaves should be removed, burned and sprayed with zinc Daisen. Common insect pests are scale insects, which are mainly caused by poor ventilation and less light. It is necessary to strengthen light and ventilation, and spray medicine for treatment in serious cases

2、 Precautions

During breeding, we should not only provide it with an environment conducive to its growth, but also pay attention to pruning. It will enter the dormancy stage when it is hot in summer. At this time, the dead branches should be cut off in time to improve the ventilation and light transmission conditions, which can also promote the concentration of nutrients. Plastic pruning should also be carried out after falling leaves in winter