What kind of soil do azaleas like?

1. What kind of soil do you like?

Rhododendron prefers loose, well-breathing soil, preferably rich in humus. It will grow better and faster in such soil. The pH value of the soil is best between 5.5 and 6.5, which means it likes acidic soil. In addition, the soil must have good drainage, because the plant is afraid of waterlogging. If the accumulated water can be quickly discharged from the flowerpot, it will be beneficial to the growth of the plant. In order to allow it to grow better, try not to use soil that is too sticky or has poor permeability.

2. Soil preparation method

In areas north of the Yangtze River, rhododendrons are mostly grown in potted plants. When preparing the soil, you can mix leaf mold, sandy soil, and some base fertilizer, then mix and stir it and it can be used. In areas south of the Yangtze River, most of the crops are grown on the ground, and acidic sandy loam will do.

3. Notes

No matter how the cultivation is carried out, the soil used for cultivation must be fine, without large lumps of soil, and without bacteria and insect eggs. Therefore, before planting azalea, it needs to be placed in the sun for disinfection.