How can I feed azalea after buying it?

Answer 1

To raise the azalea that he bought, he could start from the following aspects:

** 1. Soil **
1. soil properties
- Azalea was a typical acidic flower. It was best to choose an acidic soil with a PH value below 6, and the soil should be fertile and airy. For example, forest humus soil or pine needle soil (a small amount of animal feces and 1/3 of garden soil can be added, and the pine needles can be used after they are fully decomposed).
2. soil treatment
- Before planting, the cultivation soil should be disinfected. It could be dried several times in the hot sun or disinfected with liquid medicine to prevent pests and diseases.

** 2. In terms of serving the pot **
- If the pot needed to be changed, the roots should be trimmed when the pot was changed. The soil around the original soil ball of the azalea should be knocked off to expose the roots and then planted with new soil. This would help the azalea to take the pot as soon as possible, root and enter the growth state. Moreover, it was recommended to choose a low pot with good ventilation because azalea was a shallow root flower.

** 3. Watering **
1. water quality requirement
- Alkaline water was forbidden for azalea watering, and well water and tap water had to be treated before watering the flowers. The temperature of the well water was too low, and the tap water contained Cl2, so it had to be left for a while before it could be used to water the flowers.
2. Watering volume and watering time
- Azalea's roots were shallow and could not tolerate drought or water accumulation. It was best for the soil to be moist but not wet. Under normal circumstances, they would water once every 2 - 4 days in spring and autumn, once every 1 - 2 days in summer, and once every 7 - 10 days in winter. Water less during the dormancy period, and water more during the blooming period of azalea from March to June (watering once a day on sunny days, and replenishing water in the evening under special circumstances). Watering in the morning in winter, watering in the morning in summer, watering in spring and autumn except at noon.

** 4. Illumination **
- Azalea flowers liked light but could not withstand the sun. They were more resistant to shade, but long-term lack of light would easily weaken their growth and reduce their blooming. Therefore, they had to be given appropriate light to avoid being exposed to the sun.

** 5. In terms of temperature **
- Azalea flowers were relatively cold-resistant, but not heat-resistant. In most areas, it was possible to live outdoors in the winter, but when the temperature was very low, the growth would slow down or stop. If you want the cuckoo to bloom early in winter, it is recommended to maintain it on the indoor balcony in winter to keep it warm. The flowering period can be brought forward to the Spring Festival.

** 6. Fertility **
- Azalea liked fertilizer but could not tolerate it. During the spring and autumn growth period, it was necessary to apply thin fertilizer frequently and apply appropriate fertilizer at the right time. The fertilizer should be mainly organic fertilizer, and it was best to carry it out around the evening. After the fertilizer was applied, it was watered with clear water to dilute the concentration of fertilizer in the soil to facilitate the absorption of the root system. Before blooming in early spring, it can be applied once. After blooming in the middle of May, it can be applied with fertilizer, cake fertilizer, or superphosphorus fertilizer. Compound fertilizer can also be applied once every 15 days and three times in a row. There is no need to apply fertilizer in the hot summer season. The potted Western Azalea can be sprayed with 0.2% monokalsium or 0.2% FeCl4 once every 10 - 15 days. After autumn, it can be applied with fertilizer mainly composed of phosphorus and potash fertilizer. The potted Azalea soil should be changed once every 2 - 3 years.

** 7. In terms of trimming **
- Azalea sprouts strongly and grows quickly. It needs to cut off sick branches, delicate old branches, overdense branches, redundant branches, etc. in time according to the growth state to increase ventilation and light transmission. After blooming in the middle and late May, the azalea could be collectively trimmed once, removing the remaining flowers, thinning and cutting at the same time, which could enhance the growth of the azalea and make its branches and leaves luxuriant.

** 8. Pest and disease prevention **
- Pest and disease management should focus on defense, scientific and reasonable watering and fertilizer should be used to enhance the resistance of plants to diseases. In rainy seasons, ventilation should be strengthened, and universal drugs such as Bordeaux mixture, thiophanate, and 75% cyanothalonil should be sprayed once every 15 - 20 days to prevent the occurrence of pests and diseases.

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