Seed selection and purchase, planting and maintenance and propagation methods Azalea is known as the "beauty of flowers". It is deeply loved by people because of its unique flower shape and gorgeous colors. With people's pursuit of a better life, the cultivation of azalea is also Increasingly popular. This article will introduce you in detail the cultivation methods of azalea, from seed selection, planting to maintenance, to help you raise beautiful azalea. Seed selection and purchase 1. Understand the varieties of rhododendrons: There are many varieties of rhododendrons, such as large-leaf rhododendrons, small-leaf rhododendrons, western rhododendrons, etc. When purchasing, you must choose the appropriate varieties according to your personal preferences and breeding environment.
2. Choose healthy plants: When purchasing rhododendrons, choose plants that grow vigorously, have green leaves, and are free from pests and diseases. Avoid purchasing plants with yellow leaves and dry branches.
3. Purchase channels: You can purchase rhododendrons through flower markets, online shopping malls and other channels. When purchasing, you must choose reputable merchants to ensure that you can purchase high-quality rhododendrons. Planting and maintenance 1. Planting time: Rhododendron is suitable for planting in spring and autumn, when the climate is suitable and is conducive to plant growth.
2. Planting soil: Rhododendron likes acidic soil, with a pH value between 4.5 and 5.5. You can choose acidic soil such as legus soil and peat soil for planting.
3. Planting method: Put the rhododendron plants into the planting pit, fill them in the soil, and gently compress them to keep the root system in close contact with the soil, and irrigate them thoroughly to keep the soil moist.
4. Maintenance management: a. Watering: Rhododendron likes a humid environment. Keep the soil moist, but avoid standing water. When it is hot in summer, increase the number of watering times to keep the soil moist.
b. Fertilization: During the growth of rhododendrons, compound fertilizers are applied once a month to promote plant growth. Before and after flowering, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can be applied to improve flower quality.
c. Pruning: Trim rhododendrons in a timely manner, remove sick and weak branches and dead branches, and keep the plant ventilated and transparent, which is conducive to plant growth.
d. Prevention of pests and diseases: Regularly inspect plants and prevent pests and diseases found in time to avoid affecting plant growth. Breeding method 1. Subplant breeding: Subplant the vigorously growing rhododendron plants, and plant the separated plants separately.
2. Cutting propagation: Select healthy rhododendron branches for cutting, and plant them separately after taking root.
The cultivation of rhododendrons is not complicated. As long as you master the methods of seed selection, planting and maintenance, you can grow beautiful rhododendrons. I hope this article will help you and wish you success in breeding!