How to prune and water rhododendrons after they bloom

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1. Pruning after flowering

2. How to water

3. Precautions

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When the rhododendron blooms, you need to prune off the spent flowers. However, you cannot cut off the entire branch, just cut it off with the flower receptacle. In addition, deformed branches, long-growing branches and diseased branches should also be pruned. The knives used for pruning should be clean and preferably sterilized in advance. You should also pay attention to watering after flowering. Do not water vigorously, but water slowly into the flower pot.

1. Pruning after flowering

1. Pruning after flowering

After the rhododendron blooms, you need to cut off the remaining flowers that have bloomed, but do not cut off the entire branch. Generally, it is enough to cut off the flower receptacle. There are also deformed branches that are not growing well, long-growing branches and diseased branches. This will not only reduce nutrients after pruning, but also make the plants grow healthier. It consumes a lot of nutrients when it blooms, so proper pruning can help the plant grow better later.

2. How to water

After the flowers bloom, they need to be properly hydrated, but do not water them violently, just water them slowly. If it gets wet in the rain, the water should be drained immediately and no excess water should be left in the soil. It is an acid-loving plant, so it needs to be watered with acidic water. Alkaline water will easily affect its growth. Also, don't let it be exposed to strong light. You can put it in a place with astigmatism for maintenance.

3. Precautions

Except Prune after the flowering period, and you can also prune during normal maintenance. Under normal circumstances, that is, cutting off poorly growing branches will help the plant grow stronger after pruning. When pruning, you should use sterilized knives, because if there are bacteria or germs on the knives, it will also affect the growth of the plant.

2. How to water

3. Precautions

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