How much sunlight does my Brown's Peony need?

Brown's Peony requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

What type of soil should I use for my Brown's Peony?

Brown's Peony does best in well-draining soil . A good soil will contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir as well as perlite or vermiculite to help with drainage. Adding a handful of perlite to regular store-bought potting soil should do the trick!

Should I fertilize my Brown's Peony?

Brown's Peony grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer . Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

What is the growth pattern for Brown's Peony?

Brown's Peony grows vertically and new growth will emerge from the top of the plant.

Can Brown's Peony be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Brown's Peony can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 6a-9b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Brown's Peony

Q: How often should I water my Brown's Peony?

Brown's Peony prefers for the soil to dry out between waterings and should be watered regularly . Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

About Brown's Peony

Brown's Peony is a super rare houseplant 🌿 that needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.

Brown's Peony likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.

Brown's Peony belongs to the Paeonia genus, and is native to Western North America.

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Paeonia brownii

Genus

Paeonia

Family

Paeoniaceae

Order

Saxifragales

Also known as

Brown's peony, native peony and western peony

How to care for Brown's Peony

Water

How often to water your Brown's Peony

Brown's Peony needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot located in Tampa, Florida.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Water 0.5 cups every
9

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