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Maintenance methods and precautions of Rhododendron Camellia

Walter White
2020-01-10 08:01:52
The height of the Rhododendron camellia is about one to two meters. The color is white and slightly red. Like a coquettish girl, it is distributed in Tibet, India, Bhutan and other countries. It is a good material for hedgerow and bonsai. So how should azalea be maintained?

Soil

Camellia Rhododendron like acid soil, so, when potting, you can choose humic soil to make up, such as ripe pine needles, etc.

Water and fertilizer management

Because the roots of Rhododendron Camellia are thin, the management of water and fertilizer should be very careful in the planting process. Before flowering in spring, it is suggested to apply phosphate fertilizer once a month to promote the growth of flower buds. After the flowering period, the application of nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizer was changed. Continue to use phosphate fertilizer in September of autumn. Rhododendron like a humid environment, daily maintenance, should pay attention to keep the air and soil humidity, but do not cause water, to prevent the occurrence of rotten roots.

Pruning

The sprouting power of azalea is very strong. In order to ensure the ornamental and beauty, and to ensure the quality of flowers, it is recommended to prune the branches and leaves in spring and autumn every year. The main part of the construction is the long and dry branches. The best time for pruning is after flowering.

Trim

Notes on the maintenance of Camellia and Rhododendron

The leaves of Rhododendron Camellia are easy to be damaged, so the prevention and control of diseases and insect pests should be done well. In addition, the flowering period of Rhododendron Camellia can be controlled artificially. If you want to enjoy the flowers in advance, you can move the azalea to the greenhouse for cultivation, increase the temperature and ensure the humidity. If you want to postpone the flowering, you can lower the temperature and move the flowers outside.

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