What are the breeding methods and matters needing attention of western rhododendron? How many times a year do you bloom?

Rhododendron is a very popular category of rhododendron. Many flower friends want to raise some potted plants of rhododendron at home, so what are the breeding methods and precautions of rhododendron? How many times a year do you bloom?

I. Culture methods and matters needing attention of rhododendron

[culture method of rhododendron]

1. Illumination: the rhododendron needs plenty of sunlight in the growth stage, otherwise it will affect the growth of buds and bloom. In summer, when the sun shines directly in early autumn, plants should be shaded. Too strong sunlight will wither the leaves of rhododendrons and even cause the death of plants. Care should be taken to properly water and spray water on the leaves to prevent the soil from drying.

2. Soil: it is best to mix into nutrient soil according to the proportion of two rotten leaf soil, one coarse river sand and one sand loam. The lowest pH value of soil is 5.5 and the highest is 6.5. Slightly acidic and well-ventilated soil is beneficial to plant growth, but viscous soil can easily lead to rotten roots.

3. Watering: the western rhododendron needs less water, so it is not suitable to water more, just keep it a little moist, and the leaves will fall when it is slightly dry. Usually pay attention to foliar spray, but also pay attention to drizzle and dew night.

4. Fertilization: rhododendron needs fertilizer but is not tolerant to fertilizer. Therefore, fertilization should be sparse, fertilizer should be fish and water is the best, half of the application should be mixed with water, each time, pay attention to return water, fertilization should be diligent and light.

[matters needing attention in the culture of rhododendron]

1. It is easy to have dry and muggy weather in autumn, followed by diseases and insect pests in the western azaleas. The leaves begin to turn yellow and grow white. In serious cases, all the leaves will fall off and the plants will die.

If this situation begins to occur, the diseased leaves must be cut off and destroyed, and carbendazim must be sprayed every 7 to 10 days. Pay attention to ventilation.

2. The western rhododendron has a small hair plant, does not need much water, should not be wet for a long time, too wet, large basin and more water storage, which is easy to cause water damage. Generally speaking, when the plant blossoms, the crown width is slightly larger than the basin mouth.

3. The leaves of the western rhododendron are thin, so they can't stand the direct sun and avoid the hot sun, but they should also be exposed to light. It is better to avoid the middle of the sun at both ends, that is, to bask in the morning sun, the sun in the west, and to avoid the hot sun at noon, for 1-2 hours every morning and evening.

How many times a year does the cuckoo blossom?

If you cultivate rhododendron strictly according to the breeding methods and precautions, and the growth environment is very suitable, then generally speaking, rhododendron can blossom twice.

The early varieties of western rhododendrons bloom in October, and the middle and late varieties bloom around the Spring Festival. They can bloom until April or May next year. The flowering period is about half a year. The colder the weather is, the more colorful the flowers will be. Pay attention to topdressing and watering before flowering, but not after flowering.