How to raise Rhododendron after it has withered

After the azalea is withered, the residual flowers and ovary should be removed in time, and the branches that are too long or diseased should be pruned, and the branches with weak growth should also be pruned properly. Turn the basin and replace it with soil, apply fertilizer every 10 days, apply more nitrogen fertilizer, usually put it on the balcony for maintenance, and spray water properly to let it receive light sooner or later.

I. remove the flowers

The Rhododendron will lose its ornamental value after withering. There will be some flowers on the plant, which will increase the consumption of nutrients. Therefore, to timely remove all the flowers, pruning the best time is to prune the flowers and ovary.

2. Prune the branches.

It is necessary to prune the branches properly after the flower is withered, and prune the long branches and diseased branches. It will not only consume more nutrition, if not cut off the diseased branches in time, it may harm more branches. In addition, weak branches can also be cut off.

3. Turn the basin to fertilize

After the azalea withers, turn over the basin and replace it with new soil. Topdressing once every 10 days, mainly nitrogen fertilizer. In the middle of October, it will be transferred to indoor maintenance, and placed on the south balcony for maintenance, so that it can receive more sunlight.

4. Proper illumination

After waiting for flower to fade, you need to put it outdoors. If you live in a building, you can maintain it on the balcony at home. But also to continue to spray water to it, sooner or later to receive light, noon can be appropriate shading.

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