How to grow Xiamujuan flowers to make them bloom
This article provides a core guide on how to grow Xiamujuan flowers to make them bloom and briefly discusses the planting techniques of azaleas related to flower cultivation. Next, the editor will introduce these topics.
Azaleas, also known as Rhododendron, mountain azaleas, or石榴, are evergreen or semi-evergreen shrubs. Azaleas have both single and double petals and are generally divided into three types: spring azaleas, summer azaleas, and west azaleas. Some azaleas grow leaves first and then bloom, some bloom before leaves appear, and some germinate flowers and leaves simultaneously. The flowers are large, colorful, and beautiful. No matter what type of potted azalea, the maintenance methods are basically the same.
In summer, to care for "azaleas," there are "5" tips to keep the leaves from falling and ensure lush growth and abundant blooming.
If the potted azalea at home is not doing well, blooms sparingly, and even has yellowing or falling leaves, attention to the following reasons and measures will help:
First, water moderately
If it is during the spring bud differentiation period and blooming period, where water consumption is high, it is necessary to water frequently and promptly to prevent the potting soil from drying out, which could cause the flower buds to fall and shorten the blooming period. Keep the potting soil slightly moist, and in summer, with high temperatures, pay special attention to watering, watering once a day, and the potting soil should not be dry. If the potting soil is too dry, it will lead to leaf drop or dried branches.
Second, maintain a semi-shaded, cool environment
Although azaleas are long-day plants, they are sensitive to strong sunlight and are not suitable for long periods of intense sunlight in summer. In high summer temperatures, with drought and strong sunlight, it is essential to protect from the sun and provide shade to prevent leaf damage, chlorophyll damage, and leaf discoloration to brown, or even leaf drop.
How to grow Xiamujuan flowers to make them bloom
Third, maintenance during the dormant period
When the temperature exceeds 32 degrees Celsius in summer, azaleas will enter a semi-dormant state and may even stop growing. It is important to maintain a certain level of humidity by frequently misting the plant. Azaleas are very sensitive to dry air, but the potting soil should not have积水 or be short of water to avoid affecting root growth, as their roots are quite delicate.
Fourth, ensure ventilation and air circulation
In summer, azaleas should be placed in a well-ventilated and well-lit position, not in a completely dark or enclosed place. They should be placed in a bright and open area.
Fifth, soil and fertilization
The soil for growing azaleas is also crucial. Do not use overly compacted and poor soil. It is best to use mostly decomposed leaf soil mixed with a small amount of garden soil and sandy soil, and add a small amount of organic fertilizer such as bone meal or cake fertilizer residue. This mixed soil is acidic and very beneficial for the growth of azaleas, promoting continuous germination of new buds and abundant blooming during the flowering period, with branches full of flowers.