Flowering period of Rhododendron

1. When to bloom

The flowering time of Rhododendron is from April to May in early spring. When it blooms, the flowers are in clusters and look like a auspicious cloud from a distance, which is very beautiful.

2. Specific maintenance methods before and after flowering

1. Trim flower buds before flowering

Before the plant blooms, in order to ensure the quality and number of flowers, it is best to prepare a pruning before it blooms. The main pruning objects are some side buds and some flower buds. The side shoots growing next to the flower buds must be removed. The flower buds on some weak branches must also be removed. Don't be lenient. This is the only way to ensure that the flowers are beautiful and full.

2. Proper ventilation

If the plants are grown in pots indoors, many flower lovers will affect their blooming due to not paying attention to ventilation. You should know that good air can effectively prevent various diseases and also has a good effect on the opening of flowers.

3. Do not water too much

When Rhododendron blooms, there are a large number of them, which leads many flower lovers to think that it will have a greater demand for water when it blooms. But in fact, it is wrong to water it in large quantities. The correct way is to pinch some flower soil with your hands to see if it is dry. If it is dry, water it with an appropriate amount of water. If it is not dry, do not water it.

4. Lighting

If you want to extend the flowering time of this flower, here is a little trick! You can let it receive one to two hours of sunlight every morning. This will not only prolong the flowering time, but also improve the quality of the flowers!

5. Fertilize after flowering

It should be emphasized here that the best time to apply fertilizer is after flowering, and it is best to combine it with repotting. After the flowering period, the growth of Rhododendron becomes rapid, and the demand for nutrients increases significantly at this time, so nutrients need to be supplemented in time. It is best to use nitrogen fertilizer as the main fertilizer, but be sure to pay attention to adjusting the concentration. This flower is not very tolerant to concentrated fertilizer, so in order to prevent fertilizer damage, it is best to dilute the fertilizer before applying.