How to raise Rhododendron - The Plant Aide

The cultivation of Rhododendron needs to provide it with high humus content, loose weak acid soil, moist soil conditions, certain light and 15-20 ℃ temperature conditions. For propagation, cutting can be used to cut healthy new branches, cut them to 5-6cm, remove some leaves, and then insert them into the prepared substrate to wait for rooting.

I. breeding conditions

1. Soil: rhododendrons like to grow in the weak acid soil with high humus content and loose.

2. Water content: it prefers wet soil conditions. It needs to be watered in time at ordinary times. It can't let its soil completely dry.

3. Light: it has a certain demand for light, but it cannot be exposed to the sun for a long time. In summer, we need to take some measures to shade it.

4. Temperature: it likes relatively warm growth conditions. It's better to keep the temperature between 15-20 ℃.

2. Breeding methods

The most commonly used method of propagation is Cuttage Propagation. In May June, cut healthy new branches to 5-6cm, remove some leaves, and then insert them into the prepared matrix. Water properly, keep the temperature of 20-25 ℃, wait for rooting.

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