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Breeding method of Rhododendron tubulosa

Jane Margolis
2019-12-17 08:52:18
It is an evergreen shrub with a height of between one and six meters. Its branches are very small. The new branches are purple. Its leaves are scattered, elliptic or oblong in lanceolate or lanceolate shape, which is glossy. Its inflorescences are terminal and axillary. The length of the Corolla is between 1.8 and 2.5 cm.

I. maintenance method

1. Temperature: azalea like to be cool, because it is generally distributed in high altitude areas. It can be 15 to 20 degrees. It does not have a strong tolerance to high temperature, so it has to be adjusted in summer, try not to exceed 30 ℃. Its cold resistance is not bad.

2. Light: Rhododendron has certain requirements for sunshine. Especially before flowering, if it is too dark, it will lead to the failure of flower bud formation. But too much light has to be avoided. Especially in summer, a little bit of astigmatism is OK, you can choose a day when the light is not so strong to let it receive light

3. Watering: cuckoos like to be wet, but too much water will cause their roots to rot. In the north, the climate may be relatively dry, so more watering points can be made and appropriate air humidity can be maintained. But in the rainy season, the main task is drainage.

4. Fertilization: This is a very important step for it. Especially in the flowering stage, fertilization is of great significance. It mainly uses phosphate fertilizer, which must be applied before and after anthesis.

2. Cultivation techniques

1. Propagation: cuttage is the most common way. Better in May or June. Choose semi lignified and robust branches with a length of five to eight centimeters as much as possible. After cutting it off, you can cut off the leaves in the lower part. First use rooting powder to deal with it, the effect will be better. After cutting, the most suitable temperature is between twenty and twenty-five, and spray frequently.

2. Pruning: first of all, in order to make it blossom better, it is better to remove the heart. In addition, the germination ability of Rhododendron is very strong, so the branches and leaves of Rhododendron need to be pruned to some extent, such as some dense, elongated branches.

3. Problem diagnosis and treatment

1. Diseases: there are many kinds of diseases, such as "leaf swelling disease". After finding the diseased leaves, cut them off in time, and then eat mancozeb solution. Still can have "leaf spot disease", usable pink rust Ning..

2. Insect pest: "aphid", "mite" are very common, you can use furan Dan to control

4. Other issues

1. Toxicity: it belongs to a kind of azalea, which is non-toxic.

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2. Whether it can be raised at home: it is also a good ornamental plant. As a potted plant put at home to watch, is more common

Rhododendron siphonanthum

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