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How to prune and water rhododendrons after flowering

Jesse Pinkman
2020-11-16 11:23:35
Mimosa will bloom, flowering period is generally in midsummer time, flowering time can last from March to October. The flowers are heads, similar to pompoms in shape, pink and white in color. The corolla is bell-shaped, the style is filamentous, and the filaments form globular flowers. After flowering, it will produce pods, which are oblate in shape. Its growth rate is fast, adaptability is strong, if the maintenance method is proper, it can blossom 2-3 months after sowing.

1. Pruning after flowering

When the Rhododendron blooms, it is necessary to cut off the flowers that have already bloomed, but do not cut off the whole branches. Generally, it is enough to prune off the receptacles.Also has is grows the bad abnormal branch, the growth longer branch and already morbidity branch pruning, after such pruning not only can reduce the nutrient, but also can let the plant grow healthier.It consumes a lot of nutrients when it blooms, so proper pruning can make the plant grow better in the later stage.

2. How to water

After blooming, you need to replenish water properly, but you can't water it fiercely. You can water it slowly.If it is caught in the rain, it should be drained immediately, so that there is no excess water in the pot soil.It likes acidic plants, so it is necessary to use acidic water to irrigate, alkaline water is easy to affect its growth.And don't let it be exposed to strong light, you can put it in the place of astigmatism for maintenance.

3. Precautions

In addition to pruning after the flowering period, it can also be pruned in normal maintenance.In general, it is to cut off the branches that are not growing well, so that the pruning can help the plant grow healthily.When pruning, you should use disinfected and clean knives, because if there are bacteria or pathogens on the knives, it will also affect the growth of plants.

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