How to care for azalea and what soil to provide

1. Bright astigmatism

Rhododendrons like to grow in places with bright diffuse light. The location where they are placed must ensure good lighting conditions. Exposure to diffuse light can facilitate the synthesis of nutrients and help later growth and development. Be careful about the strong sunlight in summer and do not place it directly under the scorching sun. Make sure to provide shade and avoid light.

2. Proper watering

Azalea must be kept moist during the growing period. In the spring and autumn growing seasons, water can be watered every three or four days. In the summer, water evaporates quickly, so it can be watered every day. In the winter, the temperature drops, the evaporation rate slows down, and watering needs to be reduced. You can wait until the soil is dry before watering again.

3. Apply fertilizer

Provide sufficient nutrients to ensure good growth, apply thin fertilizers frequently according to growth needs, and appropriately supplement nutrients to promote vigorous growth. Be careful not to apply concentrated fertilizer or raw fertilizer to avoid root rot and death of the plant.

4. Temperature requirements

The temperature should be kept at around 15-28 degrees. The temperature should be maintained well in summer and should not exceed 32 degrees. The temperature in winter should not be lower than 5 degrees to avoid frostbite of the plants.

5. Suitable soil

Azalea is a typical acid-loving plant, so acidic soil must be provided for planting. You can prepare it at home by mixing sandy soil, garden soil, peat soil, etc. to ensure good looseness and air permeability.