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Rhododendron, Rhododendron of Ericaceae, also known as azalea, is also the general name of about 960 species of Rhododendron. Rhododendrons are open, with 2-6 flowers in each cluster and funnel-shaped corollas with bright colors.

Flowering period: generally from April to May every spring.

Growing habits:

Native to East Asia, it grows under sparse shrubs or pine forests in mountainous areas at an altitude of 500-2700 meters, and is a typical indicator plant of acidic soil in Shibunan, China. Rhododendron likes acidic soil, cool, humid and ventilated semi-cloudy environment, and is afraid of heat and cold. The suitable temperature for growth is 15 ~ 25℃, which is suitable for growth under scattered light with little light intensity.

Maintenance method:

1. Soil: Rhododendron is suitable for planting in early spring or late autumn. It can be mixed with humus soil, sandy soil and homogeneous soil, and requires loose and fertile acidic sandy loam rich in humus.

2. Moisture: Rhododendron requires soil moisture to be "moist but not wet"; Keep moisture during the growing period, and gradually increase the amount of watering in March. You must not lack water in summer, but don't accumulate water. After September, reduce watering and thoroughly water the basin.

3. Temperature: Rhododendron is afraid of both heat and cold. The optimum growth temperature is 15 ~ 25℃. It should be shaded and ventilated in summer and moved indoors in late autumn. It should be placed in a sunny place in winter, and the minimum temperature should not be lower than 5℃, otherwise it will stop growing.

4, lighting: azaleas like the sun, but don't be exposed to the sun, except in summer, you can let it fully enjoy the sun.

5. Fertilization: Apply 65,438+0 times liquid water of pancake fertilizer every 65,438+00 days in the spring and autumn growing season. Rhododendron likes acid and can be fermented with rice washing water, peel and vegetable leaves. Remember to apply "thin" fertilizer appropriately.