Plant Care Delavay's tree peony

Delavay's tree peony

Also known as

Delavay's tree peony and 滇牡丹

Taxonomy

Paeonia delavayi
Paeonia
Paeoniaceae
Saxifragales

How to care for Delavay's tree peony

💦 Water

How often to water your Delavay's tree peony

Water needs for Delavay's tree peony
0.5 cups
every 9

Delavay's tree peony needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

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

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Delavay's tree peony in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Delavay's tree peony: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Delavay's tree peony love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Delavay's tree peony does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Delavay's tree peony in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Delavay's tree peony

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Delavay's tree peony: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Delavay's tree peony after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Delavay's tree peony is generally easy to care for, though some plant parents report facing challenges with growing it. Check out the reviews down below to read more about their experiences!

How to Grow Delavay's tree peony →

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Indoor Care Guide for Delavay's tree peony →

Outdoor Care Guide for Delavay's tree peony →


💦 Water Needs

Delavay's tree 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.

Delavay's tree peony Water Frequency →

Delavay's tree peony Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Delavay's tree 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 🏡.

Delavay's tree peony Light Requirements →

Delavay's tree peony Direct Sunlight Needs & Tolerance →


🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Delavay's tree peony is extremely dangerous if consumed. If you, a family member, or a pet has ingested any amount of plant material contact Poison Control, US (800) 222-1222, or your veterinarian immediately. Delavay's tree peony is not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.

Is Delavay's tree peony Edible? →

Delavay's tree peony Toxicity to Cats →

Delavay's tree peony Toxicity to Dogs →

Delavay's tree peony Toxicity to Humans →


🪴 Soil

Delavay's tree 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!

Best Soil Mix for Delavay's tree peony →

Best Pots for Delavay's tree peony →

When and How to Successfully Repot Delavay's tree peony →

What Are Healthy Delavay's tree peony Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Delavay's tree 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!

How Much and When to Fertilize Delavay's tree peony →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Delavay's tree peony will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Delavay's tree peony Lifecycle →

Delavay's tree peony Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Delavay's tree peony →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant shedding old leaves.

Overwatering and root rot are the most likely cause of problems in Delavay's tree peony, since they are sensitive to wet soil. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Less often, yellow leaves are caused by underwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Replace soggy soil with fresh, dry soil and download Greg to make sure your plant never gets overwatered again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Delavay's tree peony

Delavay's tree peony


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 9 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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