What kind of soil is good for potted azalea

1. Soil selection

When growing azaleas, use loose soil with good air permeability. You can use dug leaf mold, but this kind of soil is generally lighter and will not be effective for growing rhododendrons. In addition, the soil used should be acidic. If alkaline or neutral soil is used, the plants may perform poorly and may even die.

2. Soil preparation method

For home breeding, you can mix leaf mold, garden soil, sandy soil and mountain soil. It is best to add some sesame paste residue or bone meal to the soil. Only when there are sufficient nutrients in the soil can the plants grow healthily.

3. Methods to reduce soil alkalinity

If the soil used for cultivation is alkaline, you should add some rice water or ferrous sulfate solution to the soil during normal maintenance to change the pH value of the soil. You can also pour some lemon acidified water into the soil to reduce the alkalinity of the soil. It should be noted that if rice water is used for irrigation, it must be fermented before use.