Cultivation methods and precautions of hairy azalea

1. Maintenance methods

1. Soil: Rhododendron is suitable for growing in fertile, well-drained, acidic soil. When preparing the soil, you can mix it with leaf mold, river sand and sawdust.

2. Light: It can be grown in a location with scattered light, but it cannot withstand strong light, so when the sun is strong, place it in a cool place to avoid being exposed to strong light.

3. Temperature: It likes a warm environment, and the suitable temperature for growth is around 20-25℃. In summer, the temperature cannot be higher than 30℃, otherwise the growth will become slow. In winter, the temperature can be maintained at 15℃.

4. Water: It likes to live in a cool and humid environment, and it only needs to be watered once every four to five days. It needs to be watered more when it is blooming, and less watered during the winter when it enters its dormant period.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Its most common method of reproduction is cuttings, which can be done around the time of Grain in Ear. When cutting, keep the temperature at around 20℃, insert the branches into the soil and keep the soil moist.

2. Pruning: In order to make the plant have a better shape, it is necessary to prune it frequently, cutting off its long branches, diseased leaves and branches and leaves, so as to promote the growth of its side branches.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Yellowing leaves: In most cases, it is caused by insufficient light. It needs to be shaded when the sun is exposed in the summer, and given sufficient sunlight in other seasons.

2. Root rot: During the rainy season in summer, the plant will be soaked in water due to lack of management. The accumulated water will cause the roots to rot. Therefore, attention should be paid to drainage.

IV. Other issues

1. Flowering period: The flowering period is approximately from March to June. The colors of the flowers are very bright and they are also quite ornamental.

2. Can it be raised at home: It can be raised at home, but it must be placed in a location with good light.