How to breed woolly rhododendron and precautions

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1. Pot soil

2. Watering points

3. Fertilizer

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Azaleas are very bright and eye-catching, delicate and rich. Not many people have this kind of flower, it can be said to be relatively rare. This kind of flower is actually not difficult to grow. It is the same as other flower cultivation. If you want to grow this kind of flower well, control the environment in which it lives, and try to deal with factors that cannot be controlled by humans as much as possible, so that you can grow flowers with strong branches and vigorous blooms. Let’s take a look at how to raise it.

1. Pot soil

1. Pot soil

For pots, it is generally more suitable to use earthenware pots, and those with holes in the ground should be used, which will make the ventilation effect better. Since the roots of azaleas are relatively shallow and they grow very slowly, you can choose smaller pots so that watering will not be wasted and will be more conducive to its growth. The soil in the pot should be acidic soil with loose texture and good drainage. When filling the pot with soil, you should pay attention to using some coarse soil at the bottom and finer soil at the top.

2. Watering points

Rhododendron generally prefers a damp place, not too dry. You can water it more when it blooms. In winter, it has entered a dormant period, so it does not need a lot of water at this time. Generally, it is enough to do it every 4 to 5 days, and it is best to water it around noon on a sunny and warm day. The specific amount of watering depends on the dryness of the soil in the pot. If possible, you can use water collected when it rains, or water from rivers or ponds. If it is tap water, it is best to store the water for a day or two before using it. During the growing season, you usually need to water it once a week.

3. Fertilizer

Azalea For those who like fertilizer, they usually use some decomposed fish meal, broad beans, etc. after they have rotted, and then add some water for irrigation. Never use human urine and feces. Before its flower buds come out, you can add thin fertilizer to it every 10 days or so, a total of 2 to 3 times. This will help the old leaves slowly turn green and new roots sprout. . After the flowers fall, in order to make it grow new branches and leaves better, fertilize it 5 to 6 times between May and July. If it rains continuously, you can add a little dry fertilizer. Also, when its growth is about to stop, just fertilize it 1 or 2 times.

2. Watering points

3. Fertilizer

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