How to repot a newly purchased rhododendron, and what month is the best time to repot it?

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1. How to change the basin

2. Precautions

3. Pot changing time

Before repotting your newly purchased cuckoo, you should first choose a pot of similar size and one that is relatively breathable. The soil must be acidic and needs to be disinfected before use. Place broken tiles on the bottom of the pot, then cover it with coarse sand and soil. Finally, put the plant in, press the soil lightly, and finally water it thoroughly and place it in a semi-shady environment. Repotting should be done at the right time, in spring and autumn.

1. How to repot

1. Choose a pot: When repotting azaleas, you should choose a flowerpot of appropriate size. Usually the diameter of the flowerpot should not exceed half of the corolla. The flower pot must be breathable, otherwise it will affect the breathing of its roots. It is better to use a mud pot.

2. Soil selection: The soil must be suitable for plant growth. It likes to grow in loose, acidic soil. After preparing the soil, disinfect it with potassium permanganate or expose it to the sun.

3. Put some crushed pot on the bottom of the basin. tiles, then covered with coarse sand and soil. Then put the rhododendron plant in, use nutrient soil to fill the gaps at the roots, and press gently. Finally, water the soil thoroughly and place it in a semi-shady environment. It will take about a week to half a month for normal maintenance.

2. Precautions

In When you first buy azaleas, don’t rush to repot them. Because the plant needs to re-adapt to the new environment, it will grow poorly in a short period of time. If it is repotted at this time, it will be very detrimental to its growth. It is easy for the leaves to wither and fall, or even die. Generally, you need to put it in a cool place with good air circulation and wait for it to slow down for a while before changing the pot.

3. Repot time

If you repot azaleas, it is best to repot them in spring and autumn. It is better to repot them when the climate is stable. Do not do it during the flowering period and winter, as the plants will have difficulty adapting to the new environment.

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