How to water rhododendrons in winter? Can they still survive if their leaves fall off if they are ov

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1. Watering methods in winter

2. Precautions

3. Can you survive if the leaves fall due to heavy water?

During winter, rhododendrons will be semi-dormant or dormant and do not have high requirements for water, so water must be controlled. Just water slowly after the soil dries, almost once every time. Pay attention to adjusting the water temperature, which should be close to room temperature. Watering can use rainwater or snow water. If heavy watering causes the leaves to fall off, you can usually survive by draining out the standing water and cutting off the rotten roots.

1. Winter watering method

The temperature in winter will be very low, so the rhododendron will enter a semi-dormant or dormant state, and the demand for water will be less, so pay attention to water control. . When watering, use water that is close to room temperature. Otherwise, the water temperature is too low and can easily irritate the roots of the plants, which may cause frostbite. After the soil becomes dry, slowly pour water into the soil. Generally, watering once a week is sufficient. You can also spray some water on its branches and leaves. First, it can clean the leaves. Second, it can increase the humidity of the breeding environment.

2. Precautions

Pouring When drinking water, you should pay attention to the quality of the water. It is better to use collected rainwater, or collect snow water in winter, which is beneficial to its growth. However, most households use tap water. It is best to leave the tap water for a day or two before using it. In addition, you should also pay attention to the watering time. The most suitable time is noon, because the temperature is the highest at this time and the plants are not easily frostbitten when watering.

3. Can you survive if the leaves fall due to heavy water

Generally, if you water the rhododendron too much, it will suffer from many undesirable symptoms. If you find that the plant has fallen leaves, you can make a cut on the branch. If there is green inside, it can be saved. You can remove the accumulated water, trim off the soaked and rotted roots, and disinfect them before potting them.

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