How to plant rhododendron seedlings with high survival rate, and what is the appropriate spacing bet

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1. How to plant

2. Spacing

You should choose a good time to plant rhododendron seedlings, and it is best to do it between the autumnal equinox and the Qingming Festival. The soil must also be clean, breathable and nutritious, otherwise the roots will be easily suffocated. Without damaging its root system, plant it into the soil, bury the root system with soil and press it, and then pour root-fixing water. When planting, it should not be too close to avoid affecting its growth.

1. How to plant

1. Time: If you want to plant the rhododendron seedlings to survive, you need to choose the right time, which can usually be done from the autumnal equinox to the Qingming Festival. This time is its dormant period, and it will grow well in the second spring.

2. Soil: The soil you choose must also be suitable. Use clean, breathable and nutritious soil. The flower pot must also be breathable, otherwise the plant seedlings will be easily suffocated. The soil can be a mixture of sandy loam, humus and granular soil, and the flower pots can be made of clay or purple sand.

3. Protect the root system: Do not damage the root system when planting , try to protect its roots from damage as much as possible. If the roots are rotten, they must be pruned first and then sterilized. When planting, don't press the soil too hard, just press it a little.

4. Watering: After planting, you need to water it with regular root water, and do not allow water to accumulate in the soil. After that, water it once every 1-2 days.

2. Spacing

Planting seedlings When planting, there is no fixed spacing. Generally, the space reserved can satisfy the growth of seedlings. They should not be planted too closely together, usually as long as they are not planted right next to each other. If there will be transplanting in the future, you don’t need to pay too much attention to the spacing between seedlings. If you grow potted plants, you only need to plant one plant in each flower pot. If you plant too many plants, not only will the supply of nutrients be insufficient, but the growing space will also be smaller.

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