1、 Remove the remaining flowers

Rhododendrons lose their ornamental value after they wither. There will be some residual flowers on the plant, which will increase the consumption of nutrients. Therefore, the residual flowers should be removed in time. When pruning, it is best to prune the residual flowers and ovary

2、 Prune branches

After the flower withers, the branches need to be properly trimmed, and the excessively long branches and diseased branches need to be trimmed off. It will not only consume more nutrition, but also harm more branches if the diseased branches are not cut off in time. In addition, branches with weak growth can also be cut off

3、 Pot turning fertilization

After the azalea withers, turn the pot and replace it with new soil. Apply fertilizer every 10 days, mainly with more nitrogen fertilizer. By mid October, it will be transferred to indoor maintenance and placed on the balcony near the south to receive more sunlight

4、 Proper illumination

After the flower withers, you need to put it outdoors. If you live in a building, you can maintain it on the balcony at home. We should constantly spray water on it, accept the light in the morning and evening, and block the light appropriately at noon