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Cultivation methods and precautions of Rhododendron Yinghong

Jane Margolis
2020-01-10 08:01:52
Many people like to raise flowers, and also like to raise some different types of flowers. In this way, when we put them at home, they will be colorful and full of life, making our courtyard a small garden, and you can enjoy the infinite beauty of nature without leaving home. However, it's not an easy job to raise them. For example, welcome Rhododendron is also the object of many people's raising. How to raise them? Let's get to know each other.

1. soil

When raising it, the soil must be selected. It is generally prefer loose texture, good drainage of acid soil, usually we can use part of the rotten leaf soil, and in addition to the soil, we should pay attention to use some coarse sand on the bottom layer, and then use some fine soil on the top.

2. watering

If it's dormant in winter, we can use less water. In addition to this time, we need to use more water at any other time. Especially in March, when it's the best time for growth and flowering, and the high temperature from July to September, we need to use more water. It's better to keep watering two times a day. Second or so, so as to meet its demand for water. In addition, in the autumn and winter season, you can properly less water

3. light

When growing, we must ensure that it has sufficient light at any time, because only in this way can its flowers bloom better. Of course, in summer, it can't be exposed to the sun. At this time, we generally need to do some shielding work to prevent it from being damaged by the sun. In addition, when flowering, we should also do some protection, which can be protected by some light barriers. At this time It can't be exposed to the sun.

Yinghong Rhododendron plant

4. fertilization

Apply less fertilizer each time, just a little more. When its old leaves start to turn green, or when and after flowering, proper fertilization is required, as long as 2 to 3 times. In addition, remember not to apply fertilizer when the temperature is high, or it may burn its roots

5. Diseases and insect pests

In the process of growing again, it is inevitable to encounter some diseases and insect pests, such as aphids and net bugs. When we find that there are insects, if the amount is relatively small and can be seen, we can wipe them off with some wet cloth strips, but if the amount is large, we need to use some drugs to prevent and control them.

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