How to grow azalea at home (using the simplest method to grow azalea)

1. Growth habits of azalea

Rhododendron is a typical acid-loving plant. It prefers a cool, humid, ventilated, semi-shady environment. It is afraid of heat and cannot tolerate severe cold. The suitable temperature for its growth is usually 12℃ to 25℃.

When the temperature reaches above 35℃ in summer, it will enter a semi-dormant state. At this time, you need to provide shade and sun protection, and take measures to keep warm in winter.

2. Soil for planting azalea

Rhododendron has very strict requirements on soil. It is an acid-loving flower. When planting, try to use soil rich in humus. Such soil is slightly acidic and can promote plant growth and development.

You can use more pine needle soil or leaf mold, add some garden soil, and try to make the culture soil loose, breathable, and rich in nutrients. And change the pot and soil every 1 to 2 years.

Over time, the soil will gradually become alkaline and easily form a crust, which will affect the growth of the plant and cause the leaves to turn yellow.

3. Reasonable fertilization

In order to promote the growth of plants, you can add some well-rotted base fertilizer when potting or repotting, such as fermented bean cake, chicken manure, sheep manure and other organic fertilizers.

Organic fertilizer can loosen the soil, regulate the acid-base balance, and its fertility is more lasting, which is more conducive to plant growth.

During the growth period of the plant, you can frequently water it with some dilute ferrous sulfate aqueous solution, which can also effectively regulate the pH value of the soil and prevent yellow leaves .

Before buds form and flowers bloom, you can apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizers to it several times, such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution, which can promote flowering.

4. Reasonable watering

In the process of growing rhododendrons, yellow leaves often appear due to various reasons, which is also related to improper watering.

Azalea likes a humid environment, but is also afraid of waterlogging. If you water too much, the soil in the pot will be too wet for a long time or water will accumulate, which will easily cause root rot. So don't water too frequently, just keep the soil slightly moist, and water it every time you see the soil is dry.

When the surrounding environment is too dry, you can increase the air humidity by spraying water around the plants and pots.

5. Avoid direct sunlight

Rhododendron cannot grow without sunlight. If it is kept in a dark place without sunlight for a long time, the plant will grow weak and its leaves will turn yellow and fall off.

Although rhododendron cannot grow without sunlight, it is also a plant that is very afraid of strong light. When the light intensity is too high in summer, it is necessary to provide shade and sun protection.

In other seasons, you should also place it in a place with scattered light so that it can receive sufficient sunlight, so that the plant can grow strong, the leaves will be dark green, and the flowers will be more beautiful.