Presumably in the winter, the elderly in the family like to raise a pot of rhododendrons to add a joy to the dull environment in winter, after all, its ornamental value is very strong, which is why people like azaleas.
However, in the process of our daily maintenance, we still need to pay attention to several details, especially in winter, the plant is more afraid of cold, do not do some harmful actions to it, otherwise the plant is difficult to live again, if you want to raise azaleas in winter, you only need to learn the following five tips, azaleas can safely survive the winter, and its leaves are green and green, and the flowers are too many to see the leaves, which makes people look very happy.
First, temperature
Rhododendron suitable temperature is usually between 15 degrees and 25 degrees, so winter is a challenge for rhododendron, in fact, for the north there is a heating place is better, heating enough, indoor temperature is relatively high, do not worry about its state, as for the south without heating, the temperature is relatively low, rhododendron is more difficult to survive, of course, conditional can give it a greenhouse, you can completely survive the entire cold winter, the root system will not frostbite.
Second, humidity
Rhododendron prefers a humid environment, such an environment is more suitable for its growth, we can judge its humidity by the degree of dryness and wetness of the potting soil, if the potting soil is too dry, not only by watering to make up for its humidity, but also to borrow the humidifier at home, so that the rhododendron remains moist, more conducive to its flowering.
Third, lighting
Rhododendron is more like to grow in a semi-shaded environment, do not like light, if planted indoors, it is best not to put on the balcony where the light is stronger, of course, but also to add some scattered light to it, after all, long-term lack of sunlight, will hinder its growth rate.
Fourth, water supply
After all, winter is the flowering period of rhododendron, you need to add water to it, but it is best not to directly use tap water to water the flowers, the temperature of tap water in winter is relatively low, you can put it for two to three days and then water the flowers, give the rhododendron a process of adaptation, control watering 3-4 times a month can be.
Fifth, fertilize
Although winter is the flowering period of rhododendrons, it does not need to be fertilized diligently, and it can be fertilized after it has finished flowering, which is more conducive to its growth, but in January, it can be applied once, which is more conducive to the maintenance of the plant.
Flowers also need to instruct everyone, if you want the rhododendron to bloom to burst, you have to put it in a place with scattered light, rhododendron only in the light of the poor conditions to flower is the best, so after the rhododendron hit the bud, you can put it in the home is not particularly bright place to raise it, such as the location of the living room or the north balcony, there is scattered light, the light is not very strong.
Rhododendrons bloom every year, if the maintenance of rhododendrons has something you don't understand, you can ask the flowers Oh, flowers help you solve the problem.