Blooming azalea - a unique spectacle. The bush completely covered with inflorescences of different shades looks like a festive bouquet.
Due to the presence of varieties that bloom at different times, you can decorate the interior of the house with this bright detail almost year-round.
In terms of the onset of flowering azaleas are divided into:
- Early flowering
- Medium flowering
- Late flowering
But the time of onset of flowering depends not only on the variety, but also on conditions of detention. Flowering continues two or three months.
When does rhododendron bloom?
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Azalea flowering depends on the conditions of the rest period.
The main thing - cool temperature. If the temperature of the content after flowering is above 18 degrees, flower buds will not build. The ideal temperature is 15-16 ° C.
At home, keep the rule pretty complicated, therefore, many flower growers can not achieve flowering.
Experienced azalea owners advise to leave the azalea on the street until cold weather comes, and then keep it on an unheated balcony until frost. Having spent enough time in the cold, flower lay buds for winter.
In addition, azalea needs light and moisture in the air and soil. Watering with cool water and spraying - this is what is needed for normal well-being.
Shortly before the onset of the expected flowering, when the buds are gathered, you need pull out young shoots. They weaken the azalea and worsen flowering.
When does azalea bloom?
Depending on the variety, azalea blooms from February to June.
During flowering, special attention is paid to fertilizer.
Experienced growers recommend drugs:
- Zircon
Suitable for spraying and root dressings. Used by Once a week. Stimulates flowering and build-up of the root system.
- Epin
Used for spraying once in 2 weeks. It can be used only before the blooming of buds.
- Ferovit
Iron-containing drug. Required forGrowing leaf mass. Used for root and foliar dressings.
- Phytosporin
Prevents diseases root decay.
- Emerald
Needed to save brilliance and color saturation foliage.
- Lemon juice or acid
It is added in small quantities to water for irrigation. once in 10 days. Acidifies the soil.
During flowering plant need bright, diffused light. But do not put it in a hot place and in direct sunlight - it will throw flowers.
Water during flowering, azalea should be regularly, the ground should be slightly moist, but not wet. Used for watering soft water
Tap contains lime and chlorine, azaleas, these substances are contraindicated.
The liquid must be settled, filtered or softened by the method of freezing.
Effective to maintain moisture reception of natural moisture. The pan under the azalea is filled with a layer of expanded clay, filled with water and put the pot. Make sure the bottom does not touch the water. Claydite is periodically washed with running water.
The most effective way is to use humidifier.
When spraying azaleas during flowering can not fall on the flowers, they will rot and fall off.
Some indoor plants during flowering can not be disturbed. With azalea, everything is wrong - it can be moved, rotated, rearranged. Only it is important to return after flowering to the place where she had bookmark buds.
As a rule, azalea blooms once a year. But a young plant in the first year is sometimes can bloom again a few months later. This will only happen if you provide ideal conditions of detention.
When the azalea blooms
As soon as the flowers wither and fall off, the plant is recommended. trim and transplant. Do it right away, without delay. If you are late, you can skip the bookmark flower buds.
Do not replant azalea immediately after purchase., it must acclimatize to the conditions of the apartment. It will happen in two or three weeks.
Some species shed their leaves before a dormant period. When buying an azalea, ask if this variety is deciduous. If the bush is completely or partially naked, it may mean that it damaged.
Immediately after flowering, pruning and pinching must be done. Pruning is carried out in such a way that the branch remains 4-5 leaves. Weak and growing branches inside the bush are removed. The procedure will help you give a bush ball shape - This will give a special decorative effect during subsequent flowering.
Pruning is strictly required. If it is not done, the stems will stretch out and hang, and the bush will become loose.
Period of rest.
The most important thing during the rest period is the temperature of detention.
October - December around 10 degrees, January-February around 16-17.
Watering regular. It is possible to use ice or snow for cooling by setting a bush instead of watering. Unlike other plants, azalea after a foliage drop or pruning also needs light. Do not put it in the shade.
Azalea transplant
This can be done only in conditions of extreme necessity, if the roots enmeshed all the soil and new growths appeared on the surface.
The plant at the age of three years transplanted once a yearand adult specimens no more than once every two years.
Planted azalea into the soil for rhododendrons, the soil should be sour.
Pot picked up shallow, since azaleas have superficial roots. Capacity size should be larger by 2-3 centimeter old.
Transplant spend transshipment method, the roots are not cleaned, as they contain special fungi that help plant nutrition.
In no case do not replant the azalea during budding and during flowering. She immediately reset buds and may even perish.
Why does not the azalea bloom at home?
The lack of flowering speaks of wrong content. The reasons may be the following:
- High temperature content. The plant is particularly affected by the hot air of the batteries. Protect the window on which the plant is standing, a protective screen.
- Lack of lighting. Light day should be equal to 10-12 hours. If there is no natural light, lighting with lamps is necessary. Ideal for azaleas is the content on the east or west windows. On the south side, it will overheat.
- Watering with warm water or water with lime. She raskislyaet earth, and this flower loves sour soil.
- Drying the ground. Even short-term dryness of the substrate will lead to the death of flower buds.
- Untimely pruning. A large number of new untreated shoots takes power from the plant. In addition, if you are late and cut the plant during the budding period, you can damage them.
- Azalea does not like drafts, so when airing the room, make sure that the sharp cold wind does not hit the plant.
If you fail to create such conditions of your azalea, then it will delight you with a bouquet of flowers only once. Give her maximum attention, and she will decorate your house with bright colors for more than one year.
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