How to grow small-leaf azalea? How to grow small-leaf azalea

Small-leaf azalea is a type of azalea, a beautiful ornamental plant that can be planted in gardens and scenic spots everywhere, and can also be made into bonsai and cultivated indoors. However, many people do not know how to cultivate small-leaf azalea and do not know how to grow small-leaf azalea well. Today we will specifically introduce this knowledge so that everyone can learn more about the cultivation methods of small-leaf azalea.

How to grow small-leaf azalea? How to grow small-leaf azalea

1. Prepare nutrient soil

When cultivating small-leaf azalea, you must prepare suitable nutrient soil for it. You can use special orchid soil, or you can choose alpine humus soil, vermiculite, perlite and other materials to prepare nutrient soil yourself. After preparing the nutrient soil, you should also lay a 7 to 8 cm permeable layer at the bottom of the flowerpot. The prepared nutrient soil should be loose, well-drained, and slightly acidic in pH.

2. Reasonable watering

When growing small-leaf azalea, you must water it properly, and the choice of water is also very important. When watering it, you cannot use water containing minerals. Try to use natural river water or rainwater. If you use tap water at home, collect the water in a pot and place it in the sun for 2 to 3 days before watering it.

3. Moderate light

Small-leaf azalea requires moderate light when growing. This plant prefers a semi-shaded environment and is afraid of direct sunlight. When growing it normally, in spring and autumn every year, you can put it in a direct sunlight environment in the morning or evening. After entering the hot summer, you need to move it to a cool and ventilated environment for cultivation. After entering the cold winter, you need to place it in a sunny environment for cultivation.

4. Temperature regulation

Temperature is an important condition for growing small-leaf azalea. This plant can grow normally when the ambient temperature is between 12 and 25 degrees, but after entering winter, you must pay attention to keeping it warm. It cannot be placed in an environment below five degrees, otherwise the temperature will be too low, causing its leaves to fall off or die. After entering the hot summer, you must increase environmental ventilation and spray water on the leaves in time. When the ambient temperature exceeds 35 degrees, it will also enter a dormant state.