Camellia azalea care methods and precautions

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Camellia Rhododendron Care Precautions

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The height of Camellia Rhododendron is about one to two meters, and its flowers are white with a slight blush. Like a shy girl, it is distributed in Tibet, India, Bhutan and other countries. It is a good hedge material and bonsai material. So how to care for camellia azaleas?

Camellia Rhododendron Care Precautions

How to care for Camellia and Rhododendron

Soil

Camellia and Rhododendron like acidic soil. Therefore, when potting, you can choose humus soil for preparation, such as decomposed pine needles.

Water and fertilizer management

Due to the thin roots of camellia and azalea, special care must be taken in the management of water and fertilizer during the planting process. Before flowering in spring, it is recommended to apply phosphate fertilizer once a month. , to promote the growth of flower buds. Wait until the flowering period is over before switching to a nitrogen-phosphorus fertilizer. In autumn, September and October, continue to use phosphate fertilizer. Rhododendrons like a moist growth environment. During daily maintenance, attention should be paid to maintaining air and soil moisture, but not causing water accumulation to prevent root rot.

Pruning

The germination of camellia azalea It is very strong. In order to ensure the ornamental and beautiful appearance and the quality of the flowers, it is recommended to prune the branches and leaves every year in spring and autumn. The main part of the construction is the leggy branches and dead branches. The best time to prune is after the flowering period.

Care precautions for Camellia Azalea

The leaves of Camellia Rhododendron are very susceptible to diseases, and prevention and control of diseases and insect pests should be done well. In addition, the flowering period of camellia and azalea can be controlled artificially. If you want to enjoy the flowers in advance, you can move the camellia and azalea to the greenhouse for cultivation, increase the temperature and ensure the humidity. If you want to delay the flowering period, you can lower the temperature and move the flowers outdoors.

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