Breeding methods and precautions of spring azalea

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Spring azalea mostly chooses acidic soil, rich in humus, loose and well-drained, because spring azalea will grow poorly in soil containing calcium. But clay and alkaline soil are not acceptable, so several types of soil must be selected for configuration.

2. Temperature: The suitable temperature is between 15-25℃. In summer, you should pay attention to keeping the plant cool. It will be in semi-dormant state when the temperature is above 30℃. In winter, you should strictly control the temperature. The spring azalea will be frostbitten when the temperature is below 0℃.

3. Light: Spring azalea likes a cool growing environment. It is neither heat-resistant nor cold-resistant. It also needs appropriate shade in the summer, but not excessive shade, which will affect the absorption of light.

4. Water: The roots of spring azalea are slender and have poor water absorption capacity. When watering, just be careful not to create water accumulation. Watering must be appropriate to ensure good production.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Pruning and shaping: After the spring azalea blooms, some of its branches will grow too long, be damaged, or even rot and become deformed. At this time, all of them need to be pruned off. Some of the pruned branches and fallen petals can be placed in flowerpots and used as fertilizer. The self-sufficiency is a real treat.

2. Reproduction method: Cutting propagation. The cutting time of spring azalea is early June. Cut off its stems and roots and insert them into the soil. It can be planted after taking root.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Wilting leaves: When the leaves begin to wilt and turn yellow, you need to loosen the soil to make it moist and loose, dilute some liquid fertilizer, and then place it in a place with mild sunlight.

2. Pests and diseases: Spring azalea has very few pests and diseases, so prevention is the main focus. Spray the flower pots with equal amounts of Bordeaux liquid 2-3 times in winter and spring before new shoots sprout. Red spider mites are prone to appear in summer, so they can be killed by spraying with DDT emulsion.

IV. Other issues

1. Can it be grown indoors: It can be grown indoors, but you must open windows for ventilation and try to place it in a location with good lighting. If the light is not good, its growth condition will deteriorate.

2. Can pregnant women raise it: The true meaning of loving the azalea, which is known as the most beautiful flower, the colorful azalea evokes the love of life and the ultimate happiness. Raising some vegetables can greatly help pregnant women improve their mood, and a good mood for the mother is naturally good for the baby as well.