Can Western Rhododendron be planted on a closed balcony in the north?

1. Can it be planted?

Friends living in the north must not be discouraged. In fact, it can be planted on a closed balcony, but it is more difficult to grow and requires careful maintenance. As long as we persevere, we can enjoy the beauty of rhododendron on the closed balcony in the north.

2. How to carry out planting and maintenance

Choose the basin:

Normally, the azaleas that you buy will basically have many flower buds on them or will be blooming. At this time, we must look at the flowers, not the pots. You can put them in pots and manage them normally. Due to changes in the environment, we can put them in a cool place and wait for 2-4 days before managing them normally. In addition, when choosing, it is best not to choose those with many flowers and buds. Most of these are grown with hormones and are difficult to keep alive after flowering. It is best to buy them in late autumn or winter.

Watering:

Azalea is more delicate than other flowers and prefers acidic soil and water. The tap water in the north is a little alkaline. If you water it directly, it will cause poor growth or even yellowing, so at this time we need to use some soft water to adjust the acidity appropriately. Or you can use some rainwater or melted snow water, which does not require acidification and the effect is also very good. Also, just control the amount when watering.

Fertilization:

You can use some chemical fertilizers for watering once a month. During the bud formation period, you can use some flowering fertilizers for watering. In winter, you must stop fertilizing and just spray fertilizer.

Ventilation and lighting:

In the north, ventilation and humidity are not proportional. If ventilation is done, the humidity will be greatly reduced, so the windows can only be opened in the morning and evening. When ventilating, water should be sprayed around the ground to increase the humidity. Light is also a headache. It prefers shade, but it also needs a little light. You need to use your body to feel it. If the sunlight feels comfortable, there is no need for shade. If it is too glaring and hot, you need appropriate shade.