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How to water rhododendrons? A few practical tips for you

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Watering rhododendrons is a very important task. Because the rhododendron's root system is relatively fine and weak, it fears both waterlogging and drought, and either too dry or too wet conditions are bad for the plant's growth, so special attention must be paid to controlling the amount of water. If there is a lack of water during the leaf-expanding stage, the rhododendron's leaves will turn yellow and curl, and if the dryness is severe, it can even die. If there is a lack of water during flowering, the petals will become soft and shrunken, the flowers will droop, the flower color will be dull, and the flowers may even wither and die. Therefore, watering must be done as appropriate according to conditions such as sunny or rainy weather, dry or humid air, and the moisture content of the potting soil. Watering

Watering rhododendrons is a very important task. Because the rhododendron's root system is relatively fine and weak, it fears both waterlogging and drought, and either too dry or too wet conditions are bad for the plant's growth, so special attention must be paid to controlling the amount of water. If there is a lack of water during the leaf-expanding stage, the rhododendron's leaves will turn yellow and curl, and if the dryness is severe, it can even die. If there is a lack of water during flowering, the petals will become soft and shrunken, the flowers will droop, the flower color will be dull, and the flowers may even wither and die. Therefore, watering must be done as appropriate according to conditions such as sunny or rainy weather, dry or humid air, and the moisture content of the potting soil.

Watering should be done in the morning or evening; especially in the hot summer, it is even more unsuitable to water at noon. This is because after the roots are stimulated by cold water, the flowers will be harmed. The principle of watering is not to water when the soil is not dry, and when watering, water thoroughly, strictly avoiding half-way watering. Spring and autumn are the stages of growth, flowering, and flower bud development for rhododendrons, so the water supply should be somewhat greater, but during the flowering period it must not be watered too much, as too much water will make the flowers fade prematurely. Generally, in spring and autumn, water once every 2-3 days. In summer, new branches sprout and growth is vigorous, so more water is consumed; in addition, with high temperatures and dry air, it is necessary to water 1-2 times a day, enough each time. If it has not rained for several days and the air is dry, a fine-nozzle watering can should also be used to spray clean water on the leaves and flowers, and some should also be sprayed on the ground around the flowerpot to increase air humidity. During the plum rain season or in rainy conditions, watering should be stopped and any accumulated water in the pot should be drained promptly. After the beginning of autumn, although the temperature drops somewhat, the air is dry and evaporation is still great, so watering should still be done frequently to keep the potting soil moist. During flower bud differentiation, the amount of water should be appropriately controlled to promote flower bud formation. After October, when the flowerpot is brought indoors, the amount of watering should be reduced as appropriate; with less water content in the branches and stems, the plant tissues develop more fully and can increase cold resistance. At this time, keeping the potting soil slightly moist is enough.

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