How to grow lilies and azaleas

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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It is a shrub or tree with a height between three and eight meters. Its young branches are hairless and covered with scales. Its leaves are oblong, dark green on the surface and pink-green on the underside. Its inflorescence is terminal, umbrella-shaped, with two to three flowers. The corolla is fragrant and white. Widely distributed in southern my country.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: It likes a cooler climate. Generally speaking, a temperature of 15 to 20 degrees is more suitable. Extremely hot or muggy environments will damage it to a certain extent, so once the temperature rises above 30 degrees, it needs to be adjusted as much as possible.

2. Lighting: There are certain requirements for sunlight, but Exposure to the sun is a no-no. During the growing season and when it blooms, sunlight needs to be supplemented in time. When encountering strong light, shade is required. In addition, it is also helpful to maintain sufficient light during winter.

3. Watering: Since the roots are fibrous, It is relatively small and has certain requirements for water quality, requiring clean water. In addition, you must also pay attention to the amount of watering, and do not overdo it, otherwise it will easily cause root rot.

4. Fertilization: Similarly, it affects the amount of fertilizer and The concentration also has higher requirements. Don't use too much fat, nor be too thick. Generally, you can visit the institute once a month and mainly use phosphate fertilizer.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Reproduction: Cutting method is the most widely used method of reproduction. It is more suitable to do it in May to June. Choose those strong, semi-woody, younger branches as cuttings. Also, be careful to cut off some of the leaves to prevent them from consuming too much water. It can also be treated with various rooting powders. Use humus soil or other types of acidic soil as the substrate. After insertion, keep the temperature at 20 to 25 degrees, provide shade and ensure humidity.

2. Pruning: Pay attention to pruning its branches. , the most important task in spring is topping. Other branches, such as dry and yellowing branches and leaves, should be pruned in time. After flowering, a proper pruning process must also be carried out.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 , Disease: One of the more common diseases is called "leaf swollen disease". If it occurs before tipping, Bordeaux mixture can be used to prevent and treat it, usually once every other week or ten days. There is also "leaf spot", which also threatens the health of leaves. Class A thiophanate can be used for prevention and treatment.

2. Pests: Common ones include "aphids", which can be used Copper sulfate and omethoate solution are used for prevention and control.

IV. Other issues

1 , Toxicity: It is a non-toxic species of rhododendron.

2. Can it be raised at home: Yes, it is An ornamental plant.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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