The hairy-leaved rhododendron, also known as the hairy-leaved cuckoo or large-leaved rhododendron, is a small evergreen shrub. The flower type is beautiful and generous, and it is a common horticultural flower, which is often used in large areas for the decoration of public parks. And the hairy leaf rhododendron can also be medicated, has the effect of lowering lipids and blood pressure, and can also prevent three highs, which has a cosmetic effect. So how to breed the hairy rhododendron, from the soil, light, temperature, watering, fertilization, pruning, pests and diseases of these aspects, let's take a closer look.
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It is best to use loose, breathable, well-drained acidic fertile soil for planting. The cultivation soil of Rhododendron hairy leaf can be mixed according to the ratio of humus soil, old pot soil, sand soil, fire soil and sawdust in the ratio of 4:2:1:1:1, and in order to increase the nutrientism of the soil, an appropriate amount of cake fertilizer can be added.
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The cuckoo loves light and should give the cuckoo plenty of light. However, the plant can not be exposed to strong light for too long, and it is best to maintain it in a semi-shady and sunny environment such as balconies and window sills.
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Rhododendron hairy leaf prefers a cool and pleasant growth environment, and the most suitable temperature range for its growth is 15 °C to 28 °C. Rhododendron hairy leaf is resistant to low temperatures and can survive in environments of -8 ° C, but it is not resistant to high temperatures, and when the temperature is too high, it should be careful to cool it down.
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The watering of the hairy-leaved rhododendron should be dry and wet, and usually pay attention to the drying of the cultivated soil, and pay attention to watering when the cultivated soil is dry. When the temperature is too high in the summer, you can water once a day, and when the winter comes, you should reduce the frequency of watering, and you can do it once in about 4 to 5 days.
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Fertilize the rhododendron hairy leaf several times, and be careful not to have too much fertilizer or too high a fertilizer concentration, which will adversely affect the rhododendron hairy leaf. Generally speaking, fertilization is applied every half a month during the growing season, and fertilization is sufficient before and after flowering, and there is no need to fertilize when winter comes.
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When the hairy-leaved rhododendron is in the growth period, it should be paid attention to the heart and pruning treatment to promote its growth. When pruning, attention should be paid to pruning away sick and weak branches and dead branches to ensure the nutrient supply of the main branches and leaves.
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Rhododendron hairy leaves are susceptible to the threat of pests and diseases, so it is necessary to control it in time. Diseases and insect pests such as brown spot disease, root rot or red spiders can seriously threaten the normal growth of the plant, so it is necessary to find and treat it as soon as possible, and when it is severe, drugs can be applied.