How to breed azalea

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1. Maintenance methods

2. Breeding skills                                 

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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Keep the temperature at 15℃~20℃ during the growth period. It needs more water during the growth and flowering periods, prefers moist soil, and the air humidity must also meet the requirements. It is a semi-shade plant that likes warm sunlight. Fertilize multiple times before and after flowering, and more fertilizer is needed during flowering.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Rhododendron tomentosa likes a cool growing environment, and the temperature should not be too high. If the temperature is too high in summer, some cooling measures need to be taken, and water mist can be sprayed. to lower the temperature of the branches and leaves so that they can grow normally outdoors.

2. Watering: It likes a moist growing environment. The soil must be kept moist so that the flowers that bloom will be more vigorous, otherwise the branches and leaves will become shriveled and dull. At the same time, Rhododendron tomentosa is also very particular about the humidity of the air and does not like dry growth environments. If possible, it is best to water it with some rain and natural water, so that its growth ability will be stronger.

3. Light: It likes warm light, but It cannot be exposed to strong light. It is best to provide it with proper shade in summer, otherwise the newly arrived flowers will wither easily. It is a semi-shade to partial-sun plant and can receive full sun with mild sunlight in spring and winter.

4. Fertilization: Apply every month before flowering Once phosphate fertilizer is applied, nitrogen-phosphorus compound fertilizer must be added several times after flowering. More fertilizers will be needed during the flowering period. In winter, the plants begin to go dormant. At this time, you need to stop fertilizing and let them survive the winter normally.

2. Breeding skills  ;   sp

1. Reproduction: Cutting is the main method. Cutting can be done from May to June. Cut out about eight centimeters of young branches and insert them into the soil. Keep the temperature above 20 degrees and below 25 degrees. Pay attention to providing shade to prevent it from withering in the sun. , and then wait for germination before transplanting.

2. Pruning: Its growth ability is very powerful. It has a very strong germination ability, so it needs to be pruned from time to time. Cut off some ineffective branches to reduce the loss of nutrients from side branches. Yellowing or withered leaves should also be cleaned at any time to make it more ornamental. Reach the highest.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 . Disease: Leaf spot will occur. This disease will cause some spots to appear on the branches and leaves of the plant. If it is serious, it will die in one piece. Therefore, it is necessary to spray mancozeb solution to control it.

2. Pests: Aphids will occur and bite flowers , reducing the ornamental value, which is the main hazard. It can be controlled by spraying trichlorfon solution, which can achieve good results.

IV. Other issues

1 , Toxicity: It is not toxic and can be cultured with confidence.

2. Can it be raised at home: Yes, because it The flowers are very beautiful and have high ornamental value.

2. Breeding skills                                 

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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