What should I do if azalea "drops leaves"? If you do these 5 things, every pot of flowers will be full of flowers!

If we talk about the most popular flowers in autumn and winter, azalea must be one of them. Rhododendron is a native flower in my country. There are many varieties of rhododendron on the market now, and the flowering period of each variety is different. However, sometimes the phenomenon of "leaf falling" is inevitable. Watching the leaves of your beloved rhododendron fall one by one, it is really sad. In fact, it is still not too late to remedy the situation. Check if these 5 aspects are not done well!

1. Curing temperature

Rhododendron has strict requirements on maintenance temperature, especially in the cold autumn and winter, you must pay attention to low temperature damage. The maintenance temperature of azalea should generally be maintained above 10 degrees in autumn and winter, otherwise it will cause leaf fall due to low temperature. In winter, because the weather is cold, you should not change pots or apply large amounts of fertilizers. This will slow down the plant's absorption rate and will not grow well.

In autumn and winter, try to place azalea in a sunny place at home so that it can receive warm light. When caring for azalea, be careful not to move the flowerpot frequently, so as to ensure the growth and flowering of the azalea.

2. Fertilization intensity

Rhododendron is a plant that likes fertilizer. Its fertilization process can be divided into two steps: base fertilizer and top dressing. Because the root system of azalea is relatively fragile, try not to choose too thick fertilizer when applying base fertilizer at the beginning, so as to avoid excessive nutrition and burns of flower roots. Top dressing is a very technical matter. If it is not done properly, the flowers will have yellow leaves and fall flowers. When applying fertilizer to azalea, it is also necessary to ensure that thin fertilizers are applied frequently, so as to ensure the growth of azalea in autumn and winter.

3. Selection of soil matrix

Rhododendrons like to grow in slightly acidic soil with good drainage and looseness. Although the soil matrix we prepare at the beginning may be fine, the acidity of the soil will decrease after a long period of maintenance. At this time, we need to regularly prepare some acidic solution for watering to increase the acid content in the soil. As long as there is no problem with the soil substrate, there will naturally be no bad phenomena during the growth of azalea.

4. Change of Seasons

People will have some minor problems when the seasons change, and rhododendrons are no exception. Whether it is the transition from summer to autumn or the upcoming transition from autumn to winter, when the seasons change, the azalea will automatically reduce the moisture in the branches and leaves because the weather is getting colder, and finally enter a dormant state in winter. At this time, the azalea will lose some leaves. This is a relatively normal phenomenon, and you just need to carefully maintain it according to the instructions.

5. Pruning of branches

Any plant will grow stronger after being pruned. Because azalea is a flowering plant, the dead branches and overgrown branches in the pot should be pruned before the flowering period begins. This can promote the differentiation of new buds, and the number and speed of flowering will naturally be increased.

If your azaleas are also losing leaves in the coming autumn and winter, you may consider whether there is something wrong with these 5 places. I hope that some of your azalea varieties will be able to bloom beautiful flowers in winter!