The tortoiseshell peony likes to be warm and can withstand the low temperature of 5 ℃. When the water is cut off in winter, it can withstand the low temperature below 0 ℃ when it is placed in the bright indoor light.
It likes abundant and soft sunshine. It needs proper shade in summer. If the light is too strong, it is not only easy to burn the sphere, but also slow to grow. It should be placed in a bright place in the room.
Water well during the growing season, but avoid standing water in the basin.
The compound liquid fertilizer with low nitrogen and high phosphorus and potassium was applied every 15 days or so.
All rock peony plants grow in calcareous soil, including tortoiseshell peony.
The best substrate for the growth of tortoiseshell and peony is sandy soil with good drainage and air permeability and appropriate amount of calcareous.
The growth environment of tortoiseshell and peony should maintain the air circulation and certain air humidity.
Because this kind of tortoiseshell peony has fat straight root, so it is best to use a deeper flowerpot for planting.
In the cultivation, the basin should be changed once a year to promote the growth of plants.