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About Common Peony
Common Peony is a popular houseplant 🌿 that is isn’t challenging to grow and needs regular watering to thrive. They do best in long-lasting, direct light ☀️ and should be less than 1 foot from a window.
Common Peony likes soil that is well draining. Your plant shouldn't need added fertilizers if you repot each time it doubles in size.
Common Peony belongs to the Paeonia genus, and is native to Europe.
⚠️ Common 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. These plants are not recommended for homes with children, cats, or dogs.
Taxonomy
Paeonia officinalis
Paeonia
Paeoniaceae
Saxifragales
Also known as
European peony, Garden Peony, cottage peony and piney

How to care for Common Peony
How often to water your Common Peony

every 9
Common 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
Finding light for Common Peony in your home

a window
Common Peony love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.
Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
Common Peony does not tolerate low-light 🚫.
Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Peony in your home 🏡.
How to fertilize Common Peony

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 Common Peony after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
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I just transplanted peonies 4days ago and now the leaves look like they're starting to curl in not sure. What to do
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My peony leaves are drooping. It’s been 2 weeks since repotting and no improvement. Watered once a week on at 50cm pot with perlite on soil. South facing with some shade. Please help!😭 #Peony
Care Summary for Common Peony
Common Peony
Greg recommends:

0.5 cups every 9 days

< 1ft from a window

Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
