How to raise azaleas (Yingshanhong)? Can it blossom in winter?

With the improvement of living standards, people begin to cultivate some interests and hobbies, and flower cultivation is one of the choices of many people. Azaleas are very popular, and some areas call them Yingshanhong and pomegranate. In South Korea, Nepal and Belgium, azaleas are the symbol of the national flower. Azalea not only has a beautiful appearance, but also has a very important medicinal value. So how do you grow azaleas? When is the florescence? Can it blossom in winter? Are azaleas poisonous?

First, how to raise azaleas?

1. Choose the right soil

Azaleas are sensitive to sunlight and are generally suitable for shady places where the light is natural, so the choice of soil will require more attention than other plants. The north and south of the Yangtze River is divided into north and south. In the area north of the Yangtze River, azaleas are more ornamental plants, which are suitable to be cultivated by the mixture of sandy soil, same soil and rotten leaf soil. The area south of the Yangtze River will be planted directly under the ground because of the more suitable precipitation and temperature. Choose rich and soft sandy loam.

Note: no matter where you are, you should pay attention to the control of watering water after choosing the soil.

2. Pay attention to ambient temperature and light

Azaleas are very sensitive to light, and we usually put them on the balcony or outdoors when there is sunshine in winter, which helps to absorb light and replenish nutrients. However, if it is rainy and snowy outside, it is not recommended to move out. Azaleas can withstand a minimum temperature of not less than 5 degrees Celsius, otherwise frostbite will no longer grow. The second summer needs to be moved indoors and nurtured in a well-ventilated living room. The outdoor temperature is higher in summer, so it is not recommended to put it outdoors. The irradiation of strong light will make the azaleas dry and dry.

3. Pay attention to the times and time of watering

Azaleas are usually watered every 3-5 days in the humid spring and autumn season, not too much each time, so as not to cause root rot. In the case of low temperature in winter, it is generally possible to water once a week to keep the soil moist. Watering needs to pay attention to the temperature of the water, not too cold, cold water poured on dry soil in summer, will cause soil absorption imbalance.

4. Pay attention to pruning branches and buds

Both azaleas and other plants need to be pruned. Azaleas usually do pruning in spring and autumn. Less professional friends can refer to video teaching more, minus the branches and buds that crush flowers, as well as withered leaves and sick branches, which all need to be cleaned up. Give azaleas a good growth environment, which is conducive to late flowering.

When is the flowering period of rhododendron?

The flowering period of azaleas is from April to June in spring and summer. During this period, azaleas are colorful and beautiful as potted plants. The florescence can also last for about a month. The length of the florescence mainly depends on everyone's care, oh, if the care is not in place, not timely watering pest control and so on, it may also be shortened to half a month.

Can azaleas blossom in winter?

The normal flowering time of azaleas is from April to June as we mentioned, but with the demand of people and the development of scientific and technological cultivation techniques, it is not impossible for azaleas to blossom in winter.

The cuckoo that blossoms in winter is generally the western cuckoo, which grows in the greenhouse for a long time and can be cultivated without the requirements of nature. It belongs to the artificially controllable variety. Before and after the Spring Festival, the azaleas will blossom and last until spring and then the bitter taste will wither.

Cuckoo everyone can go to the flower market to buy, find the owner of the flower market to buy a shop to ask about the key points of cultivation.

Are azaleas poisonous?

There are many kinds of azaleas, not all of them are poisonous. Generally speaking, we can preliminarily judge whether azaleas are poisonous or not from the color.

Red azaleas are basically non-toxic, yellow and white azaleas are poisonous, and the leaves may be toxic.

The beauty of azaleas needs to be better understood after cultivation. I hope this knowledge summary will be helpful to your maintenance.

Time: 2019-04-05 Click: