The rhododendron blossoms several times a year

Western rhododendron is introduced to China from Belgium. It is the most beautiful kind of rhododendron, and it is also one of the main species of potted flowers in the world. So, how many times a year does the rhododendron bloom?

How many times a year does the rhododendron blossom?

The rhododendron blossoms many times a year, with flowers in four seasons, but the spring flowers are the most luxuriant. The early varieties blossom in October, the middle and late varieties bloom around the Spring Festival, and the flowering period is about half a year.

2. Cultivation techniques of rhododendron

1. Watering

It is best in the morning and evening, it is not suitable to water at noon in the hot summer, watering at this time is a kind of injury, because the root of the flower will be hurt after being stimulated by the sudden attack of cold water. Watering should follow several principles. If you choose not to do it, you should not water it. Once you find that you are dry and white, you should water thoroughly, and never water only half of it.

In the spring and autumn season, it is necessary to increase the amount of watering, because at this time for the growth, flowering and budding of azaleas, the water supply should catch up with the rhythm of its growth, but it should not be irrigated fiercely, for too much water will make the flowers wither ahead of schedule. It can be watered every 3 days during the growing period. When sprouting new branches in summer, it consumes more water, and the air is dry and the temperature is higher, so it needs to be watered 1-2 times a day. Sometimes it doesn't rain for a few days, and if the basin soil dries, we have to spray more water on the ground around the basin soil, which can increase the humidity of the surrounding air.

After entering the autumn, the temperature is a little low, the air is relatively dry, and the evaporation is also very large. We should often water the pot soil to keep the pot soil moist. After the flowerpot enters the house in October, the amount of water should be reduced slowly.

two。 Light

The rhododendron prefers warm and bright conditions, but can not be exposed to the sun. The best temperature for growth is 12-25 degrees, of which 18-25 degrees is the best from April to September, and 12-8 degrees is the best in March of the following year. The soil chooses loose rotten leaf soil, preferably acidic soil.

3. Apply fertilizer

During the growth of rhododendron, fertilizer is added every half a month, and the root system of rhododendron is very fine, so the concentration of fertilizer should not be too high, otherwise the plant will not only be unable to absorb, but also lead to scorched branches and leaves, or even death. The temperature should not be lower than 15 degrees in winter, otherwise the growth of the plant will be affected, and the high temperature in summer will make it necessary to stop fertilizing it.

4. Basin soil replacement

Changing the pot soil does not need to be changed every year, every two to three years, try not to damage the roots, can be replaced with a lump of soil, the time is after the flower or in autumn.

The rhododendron not only has beautiful flowers, but also is not difficult to breed, but it should be paid more attention when watering.