How to care for Rhododendron simsii
Today's introduction to the care of Rhododendron simsii and the related knowledge of Rhododendron maintenance and management methods, next, let's learn about it together.
The characteristics of Rhododendron are:
1. More branching, with fine and dense branches. The leaves have various shapes, and different varieties have different leaf shapes.
2. Rhododendron blooms before growing leaves, and the flower colors are various, commonly purple, red, yellow, pink, white, etc.
3. Most varieties do not have fragrance when blooming, and even if they have fragrance, the scent is not strong. Red flower varieties are non-toxic, but yellow and white ones have slight toxicity.
4. There are many varieties, divided into five major series.
5. Prefers acidic soil, dislikes cold and heat, and thrives in cool, humid, and well-ventilated environments.
rhododendron is one of the top ten famous flowers in China, with a wide variety of species, colorful flowers, both beautiful flowers and leaves, suitable for ground planting and potting, and is one of the common potted plants in families. Next, let's discuss the characteristics of rhododendron.
Abundant branching, small and dense leaves
The branches and leaves are delicate, the branches are soft, have downy hair, the branching is dense, the tree crown is full and tidy. The leaves are thin, leathery, gather at the tip of the branch, are light green, and some varieties have a glossy sheen.
Flowers before leaves, rich in color
The corolla of rhododendron is triangular, the flowers are yellowish-white, there are about 6-8 petals, the flowers are long-tubular, the petals are larger, and the petals are shield-shaped. The colors of the flowers include red, purple, yellow, white, pink, blue, etc., usually terminal, arranged in an umbel inflorescence, rarely single flowers. Natural flowering period is from March to May.
Colorful without fragrance, yellow and white are toxic
Most rhododendron flowers do not have fragrance, some varieties have a light fragrance, different varieties have different flavors, and some have astringent taste.
There are many varieties of rhododendron, most of which are non-toxic, but varieties such as Rhododendron molle, Rhododendron luteum, Rhododendron macrophyllum, and Rhododendron cathayanum are slightly toxic.
How to care for Rhododendron simsii
Various breeds, five major series
Rhododendron is divided into "five major" series: Rhododendron simsii series, Rhododendron indicum series, Rhododendron occidentale series, Rhododendron fortunei series, and Rhododendron species from high mountains.
Rhododendron simsii flowering season is in spring, Rhododendron indicum is mainly Rhododendron kaempferi, Rhododendron pentaphyllum. Rhododendron fortunei is a variety of Rhododendron indicum and its numerous hybrid descendants introduced from Japan. Rhododendron occidentale is a horticultural cultivated variety hybridized in Europe and America.
Preferred mildness, easy to care for at home
Rhododendron prefers to grow in a warm and humid environment, especially in the spring and autumn seasons when it grows vigorously. Rhododendron has a strong adaptability to the environment, dislikes waterlogging, so it is a cold-resistant tree species. It is relatively simple to maintain in spring, but if it encounters winter, special attention should be paid to prevent cold and keep warm, otherwise, it may cause frostbite or freeze to death.
The above is a detailed explanation of how to care for Rhododendron simsii and the maintenance and management methods of rhododendron, for reference only!