What are the cultivation methods and precautions for potted azaleas?

Rhododendron Introduction

Rhododendron is also called azalea, mountain pomegranate, etc. It is a deciduous shrub with many and slender branches. It prefers a cool climate environment.

It is usually planted in a semi-shaded environment. When propagating, you can use cutting propagation, division propagation and sowing propagation.

How to grow potted azalea

Potted azaleas prefer a cool growing environment, but they need sufficient sunlight when caring for them, so that they can bloom brighter flowers. During the maintenance period, the temperature needs to be kept between 15-28 degrees. In winter, it is best to take measures to keep warm to avoid freezing to death.

Watering method

When caring for azaleas, they need an environment with sufficient moisture. The soil should be kept moist at ordinary times, and the amount of water should be increased in late spring because it is about to bloom. In summer, in addition to watering, they need to be sprayed with water to keep them moist.

Fertilization method

Rhododendron prefers fertile soil. When planting, it is necessary to apply sufficient base fertilizer, and also fertilize appropriately at ordinary times to ensure that it has sufficient nutrients for growth.

Pruning methods

Rhododendron grows relatively fast and needs to be pruned frequently, otherwise it will lack light, which will affect its growth. It needs to be repotted after 1-2 years of maintenance, and the roots need to be pruned when repotting.

Precautions for growing potted azalea

When caring for potted azaleas, you need to pay attention to the fact that they need sufficient sunlight at normal times, but they need to avoid strong light in the summer, and they need to have a suitable temperature environment. The temperature in the summer should not exceed 32 degrees, and the temperature in the winter should not be lower than 5 degrees.