Western azalea cultivation methods and precautions

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1. Lighting conditions

2. Soil quality requirements

3. Apply fertilizers

4. Breeding management

5. Things to note

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Some Western azaleas are as big as roses, and some are as small as pomegranate flowers. They come in a variety of colors, with magenta, peach, and white being common. Western azaleas are in various shapes, and when the wind blows, they look like dancing girls. Western azaleas can be grown in pots and on the ground. As long as you cultivate them carefully, they are relatively easy to get started with. Everyone needs to know its breeding methods and precautions.

1. Lighting conditions

1. Light conditions

Western rhododendron needs sufficient sunlight during the growth stage, otherwise it will affect the growth of flower buds and affect flower blooming. In summer and early autumn when the sun is directly exposed to strong sunlight, the plants should be shaded. Too strong sunlight will wither the leaves of the rhododendron and even cause the death of the plant. You need to pay attention to proper watering and spraying clean water on the leaves to prevent the soil from drying out.

2. Soil quality requirements

The best soil for cultivating this kind of Rhododendron is two parts humus soil and one part coarse river soil. Sand, one part sandy loam soil is mixed into a nutrient soil. The minimum pH value of the soil is 5.5, and the maximum pH value is 6.5. Slightly acidic, well-aerated soil is good for plant growth, but sticky soil can easily cause plant root rot.

3. Application of fertilizers

Western Rhododendrons need to be fertilized every month. Do not use high-concentration fertilizers or raw fertilizers. Regular fertilization can ensure the nutritional needs of the plant during the flower bud stage, and the flowers will bloom more colorfully. If there is insufficient fertilizer, the flowers will bloom in small numbers, and some plants may even have buds, which will gradually turn into leaves and buds as they grow, making us flower lovers happy in vain.

4. Breeding and management

Potted plants Western azaleas need to be placed indoors in a well-ventilated place, and with good care, the flowering period can last for a month. From July to August every year, the flower buds of Western azaleas begin to appear. Move the plants indoors in early autumn and keep the room temperature at 20 degrees. They will bloom in half a month. After flowering, you need to remove the remaining flowers, prune the branches, and maintain them. Regarding the flowering of Western rhododendrons, if the temperature is controlled reasonably, the plants can bloom on New Year's Day and Spring Festival. If the outdoor temperature is no lower than minus five or six degrees, there will be no problem with the plants outside.

5. Precautions

Dry and sultry weather is prone to occur in autumn. Along with this, diseases and insect pests appear on Western azaleas, and the leaves begin to turn yellow and develop white spots. , in severe cases, all the leaves will fall off and the plant will die.

If this situation begins to occur, the diseased leaves must be cut off and destroyed first, and sprayed with carbendazim to eliminate bacteria. Spray once every 7 to 10 days, and pay attention to air circulation.

2. Soil quality requirements

3. Apply fertilizers

4. Breeding management

5. Things to note

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