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Maintenance of Rhododendron at flowering stage

Jane Margolis
2019-12-26 09:34:10
It is necessary to keep the environment constant during the blooming period of Rhododendron, and give proper light, which should not be too strong or too weak. The temperature should be adjusted to within 15-20 ℃, the watering should be sufficient and stable, and fertilization can be suspended. When spraying, be careful not to spray on petals. When it appears wilting and yellowing, it should be timely pruned.

1. Maintain the environment

Rhododendron needs to keep the environment constant in the flowering period. If the environment changes dramatically, it will affect the flowering period of Rhododendron and shorten it significantly.

2. Appropriate amount of light

In the process of maintenance, Rhododendron should be placed in the place with bright light, which should be scattered light to avoid direct sunlight. If the light is too strong, the rhododendron flowers will be scorched. If there is not enough light, the color of Rhododendron will be dim. Both of these will shorten its flowering period.

3. Adjust the temperature

During the flowering period of Rhododendron, it is necessary to keep the temperature within 15-20 ℃, the maximum temperature shall not exceed 25 ℃, and the minimum temperature shall not be lower than 10 ℃, otherwise it will affect its flowering.

4. Water reasonably

During the flowering period to maintain adequate and stable water supply, avoid too dry or too wet.

5. Reduce fertilization

Fertilization is not recommended during flowering, if fertilization is not appropriate, it will cause the phenomenon of falling flowers.

6. Precautions

When spraying, be careful not to spray on petals. If droplets sprayed directly onto petals, the florescence of Rhododendron will be shortened significantly. In addition, when azalea begins to wilt, wither, change color and fall off, it is necessary to prune the residual flowers and their pedicels in time to avoid the consumption of nutrients by stones. Flowering fewer pests, mainly need to pay attention to the prevention of slugs.

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