When is the best time to repot azalea?

Rhododendron repotting time

Do not repot azaleas too often, generally once every 1-2 years is sufficient. If the plant is not repotted for a long time, the soil will become hardened and nutrients will be lacking, which is not conducive to the growth of the plant. Newly purchased azaleas do not need to be repotted immediately, and you have to wait for the plant to adapt to the new environment.

It is recommended to repot azaleas in spring or autumn, because these two times are the growing seasons of the plants, and the survival rate will be higher if you repot. The time can also be chosen to do it in the afternoon on a sunny day.

Methods and steps for repotting azalea

1. Treatment before repotting

Two days before repotting the azalea, you need to stop watering. If the soil is dry, it will be easier for the azalea to fall out of the pot and it will not be easy to damage the roots. You also need to cut off diseased and old roots.

2. Prepare the flower pot

The new flowerpot chosen for azalea should be slightly larger, and the specific size should be determined according to the size of the plant, so that the roots of the plant can stretch better after repotting.

3. Choose soil matrix

Rhododendrons prefer loose, fertile, well-drained soil, preferably acidic. They can be prepared with leaf mold, garden soil, sandy soil, or mountain soil.

4. Basin operation

After processing, the azalea can be directly planted in new potting soil, water it appropriately, and pay attention to keeping the environment ventilated. Place it in a cool environment and wait for it to acclimate.