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Causes of petal withering of rhododendron

Published: 2024-12-22 Author: mysheen
Last Updated: 2024/12/22, Causes of petal withering of rhododendron

Resulting in many, soil discomfort will lead to azaleas petals withered, it is a kind of acid-loving plants, alkaline soil growth will lead to poor growth, improper application of water and fertilizer will lead to azaleas petals withered, pay attention to reasonable application of water and fertilizer, environmental discomfort will also lead to azaleas petals withered.

Why do azaleas wither?

1. Soil discomfort

Soil discomfort will lead to azaleas petals withering, the first choice for breeding rhododendrons is the right soil, it is a kind of acidity-loving plant, so it is necessary to use loose, fertile, humus-rich acidic soil to maintain it. If the use of alkaline soil culture will make the plant can not grow normally and cause the petals to wither and wither.

2. Discomfort of water and fertilizer

When fertilizing azaleas during flowering, excessive watering of azaleas or application of thick manure will burn the roots of the plant and cause the buds to wither, so fertilization is not recommended during the flowering period of azaleas, pay attention to keep the air moist, spray water around the plants frequently, and be careful not to splash water on the petals.

3. Environmental discomfort

During the flowering period, azaleas should be reasonably illuminated, the ambient temperature should be controlled within 15-20 ℃, the lowest temperature should not be lower than 10 ℃, and the environment should be kept constant. If the environmental temperature of the flowering plant is too high or too low, it will affect the growth of the plant. Appropriate exposure to scattered light to avoid direct sunlight.

 
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