How to raise azaleas

Azaleas have always been a favorite flower, so do you know how to grow azaleas? Let's have a look if you want to know more about it.

How to raise azaleas

1. Soil:

In general, the cultivation methods of plants and flowers are inseparable from the good soil environment, and the soil environment is more important for the cultivation methods of azaleas. There are many methods for the cultivation of rhododendron culture soil, due to different varieties, but the most important thing is to have the following conditions: loose, unobstructed drainage, good ventilation, acidic soil, rich humus and sufficient base fertilizer.

2. Watering:

As we all know, watering is a very important work, and the skill of watering is very important for the cultivation of azaleas. Because of the thin roots of azaleas, we should pay attention to not too much and certainly not too little when watering, as long as it is appropriate. And the watering time is best in the morning and evening, which is good for azaleas to absorb water.

3. Fertilization:

Azalea is a very atmospheric flower, she does not need too much fertilizer to grow, so be careful not to fertilize too much, too much fertilizer will make it difficult for azaleas to absorb and die, proper fertilization can make azaleas grow well and bloom beautifully.

4. Sunshine:

Rhododendron culture method is also a very important and indispensable is the absorption of sunlight, for plants and flowers, it is necessary to promote photosynthesis. Therefore, the growth of azaleas is also inseparable from the sun, but can not be exposed to the sun all day, suitable sunshine can make azaleas bloom more beautiful and moving.

5. Trim and reshape:

The function of pruning and plastic surgery is for beauty and rejuvenation. Rhododendron is a perennial woody plant, and resistant to pruning, can be trimmed into individual potted works. There is a lot of knowledge in this. Cuckoos have their own growth rules, and it is not easy to make them grow according to human arrangements. Plant shape can be controlled by wiping buds, shrinking branches, binding, strong cutting and other measures. In addition, after the cuckoo has grown for more years, the phenomenon of aging will appear and the growth will become weak. at this time, we can restore the growth vitality through pruning, the specific method can refer to the relevant materials. The third level is basically proficient in customs, after clearance can be said to have mastered cuckoo potted plants.

Three kinds of problems encountered in cuckoo culture and their solutions:

1. Lack of water. This problem is the most common and easiest to solve. Cuckoos wilting and falling leaves due to drought can recover soon after adequate water supply.

2. Hard water hazard. When cuckoos are irrigated with unacidified water for a long time, they will suffer chronic injury, grow worse and worse, and eventually lead to death. Cuckoos with this problem can recover after switching to acidified water, but it takes a slow process. Sometimes there are a lot of new buds, feeling recovered, stop growing a few days later, continue to improve after a period of time, after several times, and finally return to health.

3. The soil causes damage to the root. Rhododendron leaves and dehydration caused by improper soil or the use of raw fertilizer is often a root problem, which is difficult to recover. In this situation, you'd better give up and start all over again to save more time.

As long as pay more attention to the soil conditions of rhododendron, water and fertilizer management, strengthen the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests, and pruning and shaping, we can cultivate excellent rhododendron bonsai. Friends should cultivate it attentively.