How much sunlight does my Fernleaf Peony need?

Fernleaf 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 Fernleaf Peony?

Fernleaf 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 Fernleaf Peony?

Fernleaf 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!

Can Fernleaf Peony be grown outdoors?

USDA Hardiness Zone Fernleaf Peony can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 3a-8b . Find your local hardiness zone here .

Fernleaf Peony

Q: Is Fernleaf Peony easy to care for?

Fernleaf 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!

Q: How often should I water my Fernleaf Peony?

Fernleaf 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.

Also known as

пион тонколистный, nazikyarpaq pion, півонія вузьколиста, степова півонія, теснолист божур /усколисни божур, тънкостен божур /танколисни божур, степен божур/степски божур and fern leaf peony

Taxonomy

Scientific name

Paeonia tenuifolia

Genus

Paeonia

Family

Paeoniaceae

Order

Saxifragales

How to care for Fernleaf Peony

Water

How often to water your Fernleaf Peony

Fernleaf 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

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Light

Check the growing potential in your area

A plant's growing potential is determined from its location, the time of year, and current local weather.

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Finding light for Fernleaf Peony in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Fernleaf Peony: 1ft from a window

Fernleaf Peony love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

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

Fernleaf Peony does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Fernleaf Peony in your home 🏡.

Nutrients

How to fertilize Fernleaf Peony

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Fernleaf 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 Fernleaf Peony after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

FAQs

Difficulty Level

Fernleaf 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!

Water Needs

Sunlight Needs

Toxicity

Soil

Fertilizer

Growing Outdoors