What to Do When Azalea Leaves Drop? Blooming Time and Solutions

In the state of Shu I once heard the cuckoo bird, and in Xuancheng I see the azalea flowers again. Each cry breaks the heart once, in the three spring months I remember Sanba. The azalea in Li Bai's writing was his anchor for homesickness, but the blood-red azalea has also become part of our country's long history and culture, a decorative ornament of history. So what should you do when azalea leaves drop? Let us explain it for you.

I. What to Do When Azalea Leaves Drop

When caring for flowers, gardeners often feel distressed when they see their beloved plants losing leaves, and azaleas are no different. In fact, when a plant drops leaves, the first thing to figure out is which leaf drop is normal and which is not. There are five causes of abnormal leaf drop in azaleas: too great a temperature difference, environmental change, improper watering, improper fertilizing, and soil that is too alkaline. The quick remedies are: 1. Move it promptly to a cool, ventilated, semi-shaded spot outdoors for care. 2. If the potting soil is too dry, water it in time; also mist the leaves regularly and increase the ambient humidity. 3. Pause fertilizing. With careful care, the condition will improve.

II. When Do Azaleas Bloom

Azaleas bloom at different times depending on the region and the variety. If azaleas are grown in a greenhouse in the north, they can bloom in January to February, while azaleas grown in open ground bloom in March to May, and azaleas in high-altitude environments bloom in July to August.