Azalea, known as the "Western Beauty of Flowers," is deeply loved by people for its bright and colorful flowers and long blooming period.四季 Ochna, with its characteristic of blooming all year round, has become the first choice for family flower cultivation. How to cultivate seasonal azaleas to make them bloom continuously? This article will introduce the cultivation methods of seasonal azaleas in detail.
Choose a suitable planting location1. Light: Seasonal azaleas prefer semi-shade, and should be planted in a place with sufficient sunlight and good ventilation.
2. Soil: Seasonal azaleas prefer acidic soil, with a pH value of 5.5-6.5. Soil mixed with decomposed leaf soil, peat soil, and coarse sand can be chosen.
3. Temperature: Seasonal azaleas prefer a warm and humid climate, with an optimal growth temperature of 15-25℃.
Planting method1. Choose healthy seasonal azalea seedlings and remove diseased and weak branches and leaves.
2. Digging holes: The size of the hole should be suitable to accommodate the roots, and the depth should be 3-5 cm deeper than the height of the seedling.
3. Planting: Place the seedling in the hole, fill the soil to the original soil mark, and gently tread it down.
4. Watering: Water thoroughly after planting and keep the soil moist.
Daily maintenance1. Watering: Spring and autumn are the vigorous growth periods of seasonal azaleas, and the soil should be kept moist. In summer, when temperatures are high, the frequency of watering can be appropriately reduced. In winter, when temperatures are low, watering should be reduced to prevent root rot.
2. Fertilization: Spring and autumn are the vigorous growth periods of seasonal azaleas, and a compound fertilizer should be applied once a month. In summer, when temperatures are high, the frequency of fertilization can be appropriately reduced. Fertilization should be stopped in winter.
3. Pruning: After flowering in spring, prune the residual flowers in time to promote the growth of new buds. In summer, when temperatures are high, prune dense branches to maintain ventilation and light. In winter, prune diseased and weak branches to promote plant growth.
4. Pest and disease control: Seasonal azaleas are susceptible to pests and diseases such as aphids and red spiders, and they should be controlled in a timely manner.
Propagation method1. Division propagation: Choose strong-growing plants and divide them for planting.
2. Cutting propagation: Select semi-woody branches, insert them into sandy soil, keep them moist, and transplant them after they take root.
In the process of cultivating seasonal azaleas, attention should be paid to choosing a suitable planting location, planting method, daily maintenance, and propagation method to make them bloom all year round and become an excellent choice for family flower cultivation. It is hoped that the cultivation methods mentioned in this article will be helpful to you.References:
《Manual of Flower Cultivation Techniques》(China Agricultural Publishing House)
《China Flowers》(Issue 10, 2019)