How to grow azalea

1. Maintenance methods

1. Temperature: Dewdrop azalea likes warmth and can be adjusted between 15 and 28 degrees. Because it does not like an environment with too high temperature, it needs to be adjusted when it reaches above 30 degrees, and it should not be too hot and stuffy. In addition, you must also keep warm in winter and keep the temperature below five degrees.

2. Light: Dewdrop azalea is relatively shade-loving, but it cannot tolerate no light at all. Usually, try to place it in a place with a little scattered light, which will also help it bloom. However, in summer or autumn, it is very important to provide shade and prevent direct sunlight from reaching it.

3. Watering: Dew azalea likes light and has high requirements for water. Especially when it is growing rapidly and in the flowering period, the substrate needs to be kept slightly moist to meet its requirements.

4. Fertilization: Like water, it also has relatively high requirements for nutrients. In addition to the nutrients already in the soil, fertilizers must be applied regularly, usually once a week, but the concentration should not be too high.

2. Breeding techniques

1. Reproduction: Cutting is the most important method. May is more suitable for breeding as the temperature is suitable. Choose strong branches that are about five or six centimeters long. After cutting, remove some of the leaves. Then prepare the substrate. Then insert the branches into it. Keep it away from direct sunlight and water it regularly.

2. Pruning: Generally speaking, the growth rate of dew azalea is not very fast, so pruning does not need to be particularly frequent, and the degree of pruning should not be too high. Pruning can be done only after flowering, cutting off sickly, leggy, or deformed branches. In addition, its shape can be properly repaired to make it look more beautiful.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: The most common disease is anthrax. Since it affects a large area, it is difficult to prevent and control. It can be treated with drugs such as thiophanate-methyl.

2. Pests: "Red spiders" and "scale insects" are very common and can be treated in a targeted manner.

IV. Other issues

1. Toxicity: Azaleas are generally poisonous, and dew azalea is also poisonous.

2. Can it be grown at home: You can place it at home as an ornamental plant, as long as it is not eaten by mistake.