How to raise Dewdrop Rhododendron

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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 type of shrub or small tree plant. Generally grow taller, between two and nine meters. Its leaves are very dense, usually leathery, and mostly oval or lanceolate in shape. Its flowers are in umbels, numbering between seven and fifteen, and come in many colors, including white, pink, light yellow, etc.

1. Maintenance methods

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Dewdrop Rhododendron likes warmth and can be adjusted to between 15 and 28 degrees. Since it doesn't like an environment where the temperature is too high, it needs to be adjusted when it reaches 30 degrees or above, and it cannot be in an environment that is too stuffy. In addition, you must also protect yourself from the cold in winter, not lower than five degrees.

2. Light: Dewdrop Rhododendron prefers shade relatively Yes, but it won’t work if there is no light at all. Usually try to place it in a place with a little scattered light, which will also help it bloom. However, in summer or autumn, it is very important to provide shade and avoid direct sunlight.

3. Watering: Dewdrops: Rhododendron loves light; High standard. Especially when it is growing rapidly and is in the flowering stage, the substrate needs to be kept slightly moist to meet its requirements.

4. Fertilization: Like water, it affects nutrients The requirements are also relatively high. In addition to the original nutrients in the soil, fertilizer needs to be fertilized regularly, usually once a week, but the concentration should not be too high.

2. Breeding skills

1 , Propagation: Cutting method is one of the most important methods. Breeding is more suitable in May when the temperature is suitable. Choose strong branches that are about five or six centimeters in length. After cutting, remove part of the leaves. Then prepare the matrix. Then the branches are inserted into it. After that, it should not be exposed to direct sunlight and should be sprinkled with water regularly.

2. Pruning: Generally speaking, the growth of dewdrop azalea The speed won't be very fast, so pruning doesn't need to be particularly frequent, and it shouldn't be too severe. Repair can only be done after flowering, and any sick, leggy, or deformed branches should be cut off. In addition, its shape can be properly repaired to make it look more beautiful.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1 Diseases: The most important disease in daily life is "anthrax". Because it causes a large range of damage, it is more troublesome to prevent and treat it. It can be treated with chemicals such as chlorothalonil.

2. Pests: "Red Spider", "Scale Insect" ", etc. are all common and can be treated accordingly.

IV. Other issues

1 , Toxicity: Rhododendrons are generally poisonous, and dewdrop azaleas are also toxic.

2. Whether it can be raised at home: it can be used as a Just keep the ornamental plants at home and avoid eating them by mistake.

2. Breeding skills

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

4. Other issues

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