Dewdrop Rhododendron Breeding Methods and Precautions

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1. Origin

2. Environmental requirements

3. Fertilization and watering

4. Pattern management

5. Delay or advance of flowering period

6. Disease and Pest Control

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The delicate azalea has always been synonymous with celebration and auspiciousness. Many provinces and cities use azalea as the flower that represents the image of the city. Keeping a pot of brightly colored and joyful dewdrop azaleas at home will make your life full of vitality. How to raise such a beautiful dewdrop azalea, and what needs to be paid attention to. Here is a brief introduction for you.

1. Origin

1. Origin

Rhododendron originally lived in high-altitude places, mostly growing in woods or shrubs on hillside, and is produced in southwest China.

2. Environmental requirements

(1) Temperature: Rhododendron likes a cool climate, and hot and dry weather is not conducive to the growth of rhododendron. The best temperature is between 15 and 20 degrees;

(2) Soil: The soil is required to be loose, fertile and moist, with a pH between 5.5 and 6.5. Heavy-bonded soil is not suitable for its growth;

(3) Sunlight: Rhododendron is not tolerant of exposure to the sun, but it needs a certain amount of light. Pay attention to shade in summer and autumn, and ensure sufficient sunshine in spring and winter.

3. Fertilization and watering

(1) Pot soil: Use fertile and soft soil rich in nutrients, control PH to keep the pot soil acidic;

(2) Add phosphate fertilizer once a month in spring and autumn before flowering to keep the flower buds It will grow better and prepare for the flowering period. Use more fertilizer and water during the growth period and flowering period

(3) Summer and winter are the dormant periods. Pay attention to controlling the amount of fertilizer supply and watering to prevent root rot due to excessive fertilizer and water. ;

(4) When cultivating dewdrop azaleas in dry areas, water and spray them in time. When watering, you can add iron solution or vinegar to the water. Helps improve soil quality and flower quality.

4. Flower type management

Topping rhododendrons can speed up blooming. However, the excess branches that grow should be cut off in time to avoid affecting the growth of the flowers and affecting the shape and price of the flowers. Cut off excess and poorly shaped branches in time to avoid excessive waste of nutrients.

5. Delay or advance of flowering period

< p>Cooling and warming Dewdrop Rhododendron can delay or advance the flowering period. Move it to indoor cultivation to control the temperature, and sprinkle it with water frequently. Maintaining a relative humidity of more than 80% can advance its flowering period. Placing the rhododendrons with flower buds in a low temperature of 2 to 4 degrees Celsius can delay watering when the flowering pots are dry, and they will bloom after being placed outdoors for two weeks.

6. Disease and Pest Control

(1) Leaf swollen disease: Spray 1:1:200 Bordeaux mixture and remove diseased leaves in time. After the onset of the disease, spray mancozeb 500 times once every seven days

(2) Root rot: This disease is caused by Neurospora, which survives in the soil and can infect plants within several years. . Soak or rinse the diseased plants with 0.1% potassium permanganate solution, rinse with tap water and then plant them in pots. Place the plant in a well-ventilated and sunny place and add potassium fertilizer.

2. Environmental requirements

3. Fertilization and watering

4. Pattern management

5. Delay or advance of flowering period

6. Disease and Pest Control

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