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What soil should azaleas be planted in

Lydia Rodarte-Quayle
2019-12-22 14:38:34
The soil used for planting Rhododendron should meet the requirements of air permeability, acid and alkali, humus, etc. The cultivated soil used should be air permeable and not too viscous. The soil used must be acid soil, and alkaline soil is harmful to plant growth. Moreover, there must be certain nutrients in the soil, which can be dug from the pine, cypress and other trees.

I. soil requirements

1. Air permeability: the soil for Rhododendron planting has good air permeability. If it is too sticky, it is not conducive to the growth and respiration of plant roots.

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2. Acidity and alkalinity: it's better to use slightly acidic soil with pH value of about 5.5-6.5. Do not use alkaline soil. If you use alkaline soil to breed, the leaves of the plant will be very yellow and wither even if it's serious.

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3. Humus: there should be a certain amount of humus in the soil. Only with enough nutrition can the Rhododendron grow better. It can be dug under pine, cypress and so on.

II. Soil mixing method

Family cultivation is mostly made up of soil cultivation, which can be used for saprophytic soil, sandy soil and a small amount of base fertilizer. If the soil is slightly sticky, add some broken tiles to the bottom of the flowerpot. The soil should be disinfected before mixing, and it can be exposed to the sun. Can also add some cinders in the soil, can better drainage, it is not recommended to use red soil, this kind of soil viscosity is relatively large

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