Breeding methods and precautions for Staghorn Rhododendron

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soil management

Lighting management

moisture management

temperature management

Pest Control

Trim and shape

Staghorn azalea is one of the most beautiful varieties of azaleas. Its flowers are bright and beautiful. Many people like to cultivate it to decorate their home environment. As a beauty among flowers, there are many things that need to be paid attention to in the process of cultivating staghorn azalea.

Soil Management

Staghorn Rhododendron prefers loose, fertile, slightly acidic soil. If the soil is alkaline, it will easily lead to poor growth of Rhododendron staghorn, and even lead to iron deficiency yellowing disease. The soil must ensure good air permeability and drainage. Before planting, the potting soil must be sterilized and disinfected to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases.

Light Management

Antlered Rhododendron does not It likes strong direct light, especially in summer, even the evening sun rays must be blocked. It is best to place the plant in a semi-shady place, which has both shade and a certain amount of scattered sun rays.

Water management

When cultivating Staghorn Rhododendron, you should pay attention to controlling watering. Too much or too little watering is not conducive to its growth. If it is too dry, it will easily cause the leaves of the plant to wilt and turn yellow, and the color of the petals to be dull. Excessive watering will easily cause the flowers to wither early. During the blooming period of rhododendrons, be careful not to let water get on the flowers when watering, and avoid the plants from getting wet in normal times. It is best to water in the morning and evening. Be careful not to accumulate water in the pot, otherwise the roots will easily rot. It is best to use natural water with a little rice vinegar added instead of tap water all the time.

Temperature Management

Staghorn Rhododendron does not It is cold-resistant. Pay attention to heat preservation in winter. The temperature should not be lower than 8℃. It is best to move it indoors for breeding. In summer, the temperature is high and dry. The leaves should be sprayed with water frequently to keep them moist, and appropriate shading should be carried out to prevent the leaves from sunburn.

Pests and diseases control

Common diseases and insect pests of staghorn azaleas include leaf spot, leaf swollen disease, aphids, sawflies, etc., which will greatly harm the growth and development of azaleas. In daily maintenance, Pay attention to sterilization and deworming. Generally, insect pests can be treated with liquid insecticides or manual insecticides. Diseased leaves need to be cut off and burned in time to prevent the spread of germs, and then the plants should be sprayed with liquid pesticides for sterilization and treatment. Pests and diseases mostly occur in hot and humid seasons. Therefore, attention should be paid to ensuring that the soil and environment are ventilated to prevent the growth of germs.

Pruning and shaping

Antlers of Rhododendron Broken flowers and diseased flowers must be cut off in time to prevent them from falling into the pot soil and breeding bacteria. Broken flowers must be pruned when the flowers bloom to 80%. Pruning of staghorn azaleas must be completed before the peak flowering period, otherwise it will affect its flowering in the second year.

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