The azaleas at home always shed leaves. Learn to understand the root problems and you don’t have to worry about it anymore.

Some azaleas will bloom in winter, so many flower lovers will choose to grow a few pots during the Chinese New Year to add some color. The azaleas just brought back from the flower market have green leaves and plump flowers that are really pleasing to the eye. However, sometimes the leaves and flowers will fall off at home before the Chinese New Year is even over. What is going on?

First of all, we need to understand the root problem of azalea before we can solve the problem. The azaleas we buy from the flower market are generally grown in greenhouses, but the temperature in our homes in winter is usually not as high as that in greenhouses. Therefore, the roots of the azaleas will feel uncomfortable at this time, which is what we usually call rejection. Therefore, phenomena such as falling flowers and leaves are understandable.

In addition to ensuring the growth temperature of the azaleas we buy from the flower market, we also need to work hard on their daily maintenance. After all, for a plant as "proud" as azalea, if something goes wrong in any aspect, it will be really irreparable. Huahua will now tell you about the daily care of azaleas.

1. Light intensity

Rhododendrons can be moved outdoors for maintenance in the spring. The sunlight at this time is softer. Except for the need to slightly block the sunlight at noon, normal light can be maintained at other times. In summer, because of the high temperature and strong light, we need to place it in a ventilated environment, and only expose it to a little sunlight in the early morning and evening. The temperature is low in autumn and winter. When keeping the azalea indoors, make sure to let it absorb some scattered light every day.

2. Watering frequency

When watering azaleas, just keep the amount moderate. Because an overly dry or overly humid environment will cause the azalea to not grow vigorously, we generally try to water the azalea once a day in the summer. When the temperature is too low in winter, the evaporation rate is also slow, so it is sufficient to water it once every 5 days on average.

3. How much fertilizer to apply

The roots of azalea are relatively thin and soft, which means they are relatively fragile, so when fertilizing, try to apply thin fertilizers frequently. This will ensure that the azalea has the nutrients it needs during its growth period without damaging its roots. It is best to choose a thin fertilizer containing phosphorus before the azalea blooms. After the flowers fade, water it with a thin fertilizer containing nitrogen. In this way, it will not be difficult for the azalea to grow vigorously.