Breeding methods and precautions of Western Azalea

1. Breeding methods

1. Fertilizer

During its growth period, you need to add fertilizer once every fifteen days. Its roots are relatively thin, so the fertilizer cannot be too thick, otherwise it will not be able to absorb it. In serious cases, the branches and leaves will burn. If it is after flowering, add nitrogen fertilizer. In order to make it grow stronger, add phosphorus and potassium fertilizers from the time when flower buds appear at the end of August to when it blooms, which can make the flowers grow more beautiful. There is no need to add fertilizer when the temperature drops below 15 degrees in winter or when it is hot in summer.

2. Watering

It is best to add water in the morning or evening. Be careful not to water at noon when the weather is hot, because the roots will be damaged and the flowers will also be injured. The plant should be watered thoroughly, and no water should be added if there is moisture. Add more water in spring and autumn, once every two or three days, but not too much during the flowering period, otherwise the flowers will wither quickly. Summer is the growing season, the air is relatively dry, and you need to water it once or twice. If it doesn’t rain for a long time, you need to water the leaves and the area around the flowerpot to increase the humidity. In rainy weather, the accumulated water should be drained out. After autumn, the water evaporates quickly, so watering is still necessary. When the flower buds grow out, you need to control the water to help them differentiate. Move it into the house after October to reduce the water content, which can help the tissue grow and resist the cold.

2. Precautions

1. It grows fastest from April to June, which is the best time.

2. It likes fertile, breathable and well-drained soil, such as sandy soil. You can also mix it yourself by mixing rotten leaves, animal feces, garden soil and sand. It is best to ensure that its pH value is 5-5.5, which should be acidic.

3. It likes a moist environment. During its growth period, which is summer and autumn, if it is very hot and dry, you need to sprinkle water on it and the surrounding environment to ensure normal humidity, preferably 70-90 percent. If it is too dry, its leaves will not be so green and may even fall off.

4. It likes an environment of 12 to 25 degrees. From April to September, it needs 18 to 25 degrees. From October to March of the following year, it needs 12 to 18 degrees. It likes the sun, but cannot have too strong light. During the spring and autumn, it needs to be shaded by about 50%, and it also needs to be ventilated, and it should only be exposed to light in the morning and evening. If there is no light for a long time, although the leaves will grow very lush, it will not bloom. If the sunlight can be blocked during the flowering period, the flowering time can be extended.