Maintenance method of tea azalea

Soil

Camellia Rhododendron likes acidic soil. Therefore, when potting, you can choose humic soil for preparation, such as rotten pine needle leaves

Water and fertilizer management

Because the root whiskers of Camellia Rhododendron are too thin, the management of water and fertilizer should be particularly careful in the planting process. Before flowering in spring, it is recommended to apply phosphate fertilizer once a month to promote the growth of flower buds. Wait until after the flowering period, and then switch to the application of nitrogen and phosphorus mixed fertilizer. In the autumn of September, continue to use phosphate fertilizer. Rhododendron likes a humid growth environment. In daily maintenance, attention should be paid to maintaining air and soil humidity, but do not cause ponding to prevent root rot

Pruning

The tea Rhododendron has strong sprouting power. In order to ensure the ornamental and aesthetic quality and the quality of flowers, it is recommended to prune the branches and leaves in spring and autumn every year. The main parts of the building are bare branches and withered branches. The best time for pruning is recommended after flowering

Precautions for maintenance of Camellia Rhododendron

The leaves of Camellia Rhododendron are easy to suffer from diseases, so the prevention and control of diseases and pests should be done well. In addition, the flowering period of Camellia Rhododendron can be controlled manually. If you want to enjoy the flowers in advance, you can move the tea azalea to the greenhouse for culture, increase the temperature and ensure the humidity. If you want to postpone the flowering period, you can reduce the temperature and move the flowers outdoors