Azalea is a delicate and incredibly beautiful flower. In order to preserve his beauty and contemplate him in full glory, he needs special care.
At first glance, it may seem that the azalea does not require much, but in fact it is a very whimsical plant, which must be grown according to certain rules. But if you try, the result will amaze you. Do not forget that you need to handle the flower carefully as the azalea is poisonous enough. It is also best to keep it away from children and pets.
Azalea is one of the few plants that requires acidic soil. The best soil for it will include peat or coniferous soil with the addition of a small amount of river sand. It is necessary not to forget that it is necessary to add minerals, phosphorus fertilizers to the ground, which will promote the flowering of the plant. It is important that the flower feels like it is in its natural habitat. The temperature at which the azalea should inhabit is also an important factor. The ideal temperature is between +18 and +23 degrees. Before opening the buds, it is worth lowering the temperature to +18. To make the flower feel cool, you can cover it with ice, in small pieces, or spray it with cool water.
In order for the water balance to be correct and balanced, you need to regularly spray and water the plant through the pan. In summer, it is better to spray the azalea twice a day, rather than water it. At other times of the year, it is worth worrying and getting water after the rain or melting the snow. Since azalea is a plant that loves light, this feature must also be taken into account. There should be a lot of light. But do not put the flower under the scorching sun, which can destroy her.
Transplanting should be done once a year, but transplanting is possible less often. The need for transplanting is the presence of a deep container and a drainage hole in it, it is also worth cutting off long roots. The soil must be sour. After the transplant, special care is required as described above. It is important to be aware of the risk of not replanting the plant. Alas, in this case, the flower will begin to ache, parasites may appear on it, and soon it may die. Because the roots will start to grow too much. This can soon cause the formation of water stagnation, which will cause rotting of roots and soil.
