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Breeding methods and precautions of Rhododendron

Skyler White
2019-12-22 14:38:34
Choose fertile, loose, well drained and acid soil. In the growth period, the water supply will be sufficient, and the watering will be reduced from November to February of the next year. Besides base fertilizer, fertilizer can be used once or twice a month. Twenty two to twenty-four degrees is more suitable for it, winter can be appropriate cold, summer temperature can not be too high. Provide mild light, away from direct light.

I. soil

Rhododendron Rhododendron has a high demand for it, so many factors should be considered in the selection. First of all, it is rich in nutrition, looseness and drainage requirements, as well as requirements on its pH, preferably acid soil. Specifically, humus, sand, sawdust and other substances can also be used to prepare, which can meet a variety of requirements. If you think the nutrition in it may be insufficient, you can also add some basic fertilizer

2. Water

Watering the Rhododendron needs to be adjusted according to the time. From March to June, it has a strong growth period, and needs to be watered slowly. From July to September, because the temperature is relatively high, it's better to add water to it every day. It can be reduced slowly from October. By November, to February of the next year, we need to strictly control water.

3. Fertilization

First, when changing basin, some basic fertilizer can be mixed into the soil. Use it in moderation at other times. From spring to flowering, phosphate and potassium fertilizer can be applied once or twice a month. In autumn, phosphorus is the main fertilizer. Control fertilizer in winter

Temperature

Rhododendron likes warmth, and it's best to keep it at 22-24 degrees. Too high or too low, are not suitable for its growth

5. Light

Mild scattering light is most suitable for Rhododendron. In its growing period, it needs to receive more astigmatism as much as possible. In summer, try to avoid direct light, put it in a cool place

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