How do you water azaleas? Are azaleas poisonous? What are the signs of poisoning?

Rhododendron, also known as Yingshanhong and pomegranate, is an evergreen or ordinary green shrub. China's Jiangxi, Anhui and Guizhou use azaleas as provincial flowers, while Changsha, Wuxi, Jiujiang, Zhenjiang, Dali, Jiaxing and Ganzhou are designated as city flowers as many as seven or eight cities. So how do you water the azaleas? Are azaleas poisonous? Let me give you an answer.

How to water the azaleas?

Watering mode

1. Spray: because azaleas like to be wet, spray can be used when watering to create a moist environment while replenishing water for it. This is more conducive to its growth.

2. Flood irrigation: water is watered from the edge of the flowerpot until water flows out of the drainage hole at the bottom to prove that it has been watered through.

3. Rehydration: when the flowerpot is relatively large and the indoor ventilation is not strong, the basin soil is likely to be dry above, but the interior is still wet. At this time, as long as the dry part of the above properly replenish water, let it wet.

4. Sitting water: if conditions permit, you can use sitting water regularly to replenish water for it. Find a basin larger than the flowerpot, pour into the water, soak the pot's 1 stroke 2 into the water for 2-3 minutes, and let the water seep into the soil from the bottom hole.

Watering time

Spring and autumn are best watered in the morning and evening, and in summer, an hour after sunset in the early morning or afternoon. Watering is best between ten in the morning and two in the afternoon in winter.

Water quality

Water the azaleas should be clean and clean. Because it is sensitive to salt, if the salt content in the water is high, its growth will be inhibited and the root system will have problems, so water with lower salt content should be used to water it. In addition, it likes slightly acidic water, and the PH value should be adjusted to meet its needs when watering.

Are azaleas poisonous?

There are poisonous varieties and non-poisonous varieties of azaleas. Generally speaking, azaleas with bright red petals are not only non-toxic, but also can be used as medicine, while azaleas with yellow or white petals are poisonous! Not only the flowers are poisonous, but the leaves are also poisonous. if eaten by mistake, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting, and severe will cause respiratory failure or shock.

In fact, not all species are poisonous. There are about 60 poisonous species in China, almost all of which are originated from our country and are very toxic. So, how to tell the difference?

Rhododendron with bright red petals is not only non-toxic, but also can be used as medicine, which has a good effect on treating rheumatism, irregular menstruation, arthritis and other symptoms. However, if we encounter azaleas with yellow or white petals, we need to pay attention to them, they are poisonous! Not only the flowers are poisonous, the leaves are also poisonous, if eaten by mistake, it will cause diarrhea and vomiting, severe respiratory failure or shock, or even serious danger!

It should also be noted that not only the flowers and leaves are poisonous, but even the honey brewed is poisonous, which must not be taken lightly.

Try not to cultivate yellow and white azaleas. Even if planted, tell family and friends about its toxicity, so that they have a sense of prevention in advance.

If you have children or pets at home, put poisonous plants in high places or other inaccessible places. If the flowers and leaves of the plant fall, remember to clean them in time to prevent children or cats and dogs from eating by mistake.

The poisonous rhododendron should not be placed in the bedroom, not only because it is poisonous, but also because it cannot photosynthesize at night, but it has a strong respiration and competes for oxygen.

The performance of rhododendron poisoning is generally the feeling of burning or headache in the mouth, if there is this feeling, it is very likely to eat poisonous flowers and leaves, it is recommended to see a doctor in time. In addition, careful recollection of the species of azaleas that may be eaten by mistake will help to prescribe the right medicine to the case and alleviate the symptoms of poisoning.