Cultivation methods and maintenance of old wild azalea piles

How to grow wild azalea into an old pile

Old wild azalea stumps on the mountain are becoming less and less common. If you are lucky enough to encounter one, it is really rare, but the biggest problem is whether you can keep it alive. If you want to increase the survival rate of wild azalea stumps brought down from the mountain, you must protect the root system of the azalea stump when digging the stump. It is best to have the original soil ball on the root system and fix it before taking it home.

It is best to dig it up during the dormancy period of wild azaleas. At this time, there are more nutrients stored in the stump body and the sap has not started to flow, so it is easy to survive. Spring is the flowering period, which will consume a lot of nutrients. The stump body is weak and cannot withstand major damage and invasion by pests and diseases. The stumps dug at this time are not easy to survive.

Cultivation method of wild azalea old pile

1. First of all, if you want to raise old wild azalea stumps, it is best to dig them up together with the soil. In this way, we are using wild soil, which is often richer in nutrients, and it is better to combine it with some other soil for cultivation.

2. Secondly, if you want to raise old wild azalea stumps, you need to water them appropriately on a regular basis. It is generally best to water them at least three times a week. Do not water too much each time. Just make sure the soil is moist, but do not allow flooding to occur.

3. If you want to grow old wild azalea stumps, you also need to pay attention to sunlight. Without sunlight, it will be difficult for the old wild azalea stumps to continue to take root. This is something you need to pay attention to.

4. It is also necessary to apply some rooting liquid so that the old stumps of wild azalea can take root first. Otherwise, it will be difficult to continue growing without roots. This is something we need to pay attention to.

5. When the old stump of wild azalea gradually takes root and grows leaves, it will be easy to take care of. You can continue to water it as usual, and then apply some organic fertilizer to promote the growth of the old stump of wild azalea.

6. Finally, if you want to grow old wild azaleas, you also need to pay attention to temperature control. Generally, the temperature should not be too high or too low. It is best to control it at around 20 degrees. Otherwise, it is easy to cause the old wild azaleas to stop growing.

Pruning old wild azalea

The old stumps of wild azalea have a strong ability to sprout and branch. You can prune the dense branches in April and May after flowering, leaving 1-2 leaf nodes from the base and cutting off the top to allow more side branches to sprout. After the flowering period, prune the remaining flowers and flower stalks to adjust the branch width.

Wild azalea old stump in pot

When growing azaleas, you need to use a flower pot with good ventilation. It is afraid of water accumulation, so it is best to have drainage holes at the bottom of the pot to prevent root rot. You can use a clay pot for cultivation. It has better ventilation and can help the roots of the plant breathe. The depth of the flower pot should not be too deep. If it is too deep, the roots will easily become suffocated.

Wild azalea old stump sprouts

Old wild azalea stumps usually germinate in about 15-20 days, sometimes a little later. During the breeding period, it is necessary to water it reasonably, usually 3 times a week, and the soil should be kept moist. If there is too much water, it may affect its germination. In addition, the light requirements should be met and sufficient light should be provided.

How to deal with aerial roots growing on old wild azalea stumps

Old wild azalea stumps need to be watered less and exposed to light during the flowering period. If the potting soil is infected with bacteria and mold, spray it with carbendazim. In addition, trim the remaining flowers and dead branches and increase ventilation.

Precautions for the maintenance of old wild azalea piles

The suitable growth temperature for old wild azalea stumps is between 12-25 degrees. The temperature in winter needs to be above 10 degrees. It needs full-sun maintenance in winter and shade at other times. Apply thin liquid fertilizer every half a month, change the potting soil every 2 years, and spray diluted ferrous sulfate water every 3 weeks to allow it to grow vigorously and bloom better.