How to grow and care for Paeonia obovata
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Paeonia obovata, Japanese forest peony
Paeonia obovata 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright indirect light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Paeonia obovata
How often should I water?
check Paeonia obovata Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Paeonia obovata need?
Bright indirect light
Grow light
Light preference
Paeonia obovata likes Bright indirect light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 10K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
10K
Temperature
Natural habitat
-15
-7~38℃
45
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Paeonia obovata at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
0
40~70%
100
Paeonia obovata prefers humidity about 40~70%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Paeonia obovata is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Saxifragales, Family: Paeoniaceae, Genus: Paeonia, Species: Paeonia obovata
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Habitat | China |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Saxifragales |
| Family | Paeoniaceae |
| Genus | Paeonia |
| Species | Paeonia obovata |
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