Although the duration of flowering azaleas is small, but this sight is fascinating. With proper care, the plant fades in a timely manner and goes to rest, without causing trouble. But beginner gardeners are concerned about the question: after the azalea has faded, what to do next. After all, the bush needs to be prepared for wintering so that it passes as calmly as possible and nothing can disturb his rest.
When and for how long does the azalea bloom
The timing of flowering of azaleas or rhododendron depends on the time of year and on the type of flower. There are early, middle and late varieties.
- Early flowering buds begin to bloom in December and completely bloom with the onset of April.
- In medium-flowering varieties, this occurs from January to March.
- Late azaleas delight owners from March to April.
With proper care, the azalea flower blooms in a timely manner without causing problems
This applies to flowers that are grown in the house or greenhouses, and not in the open ground: in the garden or in the country.
How and why to prune and pinch the azalea after flowering
What to do with azalea after flowering? What measures to take and in what order to carry them out? Care for azalea at home after flowering begins with the procedure of pruning and nipping the bush. First of all, you need to collect and remove all faded buds and cut dry shoots with leaves.
Before pruning the azalea after flowering in order to form a crown, it is necessary to prepare garden tools. The procedure is carried out every year, for this, too long and overgrown branches are cut.
You need to use a sharp small knife or a special oversized pruner. If necessary, thick and overgrown bushes are recommended to thin out, cutting the shoots to the base.
Pruning and pinching - mandatory annual procedures after the plant has completely faded
After the work done, the sections should be treated with special healing and disinfecting drugs, for example, "RunNet".
Important! Before trimming, it is imperative that all tools be sanitized so as not to cause infection.
Faded Azalea Transplant
Annual transplants help the bush to grow actively and timely enter the growing season. The root system also grows and grows in size, so it is necessary to change the cramped capacity to a more suitable one in size.
Be sure to pre-purchase a special nutrient substrate for rhododendrons. But flower growers are advised not to spend money on this and to make the soil mixture by mixing loose coniferous soil, river sand, compost and humus.
Step-by-step transplantation of a bush into a new container takes place according to the following scheme:
- Expanded clay or brick chips are placed on the bottom of the pot or bowl with a 4-5 cm layer. You can use coarse gravel or small pebbles.
- Azalea is carefully taken out of the old container and placed for half an hour in a container with slightly warm water.
- When the roots are soaked, they gently wash them from the old soil - the main thing is not to damage and not leave scratches and cracks.
- If there are dead or decayed areas, they need to be cut off, and bare spots processed.
- Sprinkle a small layer of substrate on top of the drain in a new container. No need to crush the ground.
- Place the bush on top and gently spread all the roots.
- Holding the azalea in a vertical position with your hand, gradually fill up the entire root part of the bush, leaving the root neck on top of the ground. It is necessary to ensure that there are no voids. Then compact the soil around the stem with your hand.
- To prevent the bush from drying out, it is imperative to pour clean, defended water at room temperature.
Since azalea is very capricious about the transplant procedure, it is necessary to carry out all these steps very carefully.
At first, watering should be done only after the topsoil has dried.
Attention! Immediately after transplanting, it is best to put the flower pot in a shaded place to avoid direct sunlight.
Azalea - care after flowering at home
Caring for azalea after flowering consists mainly in preparing it for a dormant period.
The new wintering area should be shaded
Placement
Caring for the azalea is right - this is, first of all, choosing the right place in the house for it. The plant prefers lighted areas, however, as soon as the bush begins to fade, it needs to be cleaned in a shaded room bol.
Important! This is best done in several tapas. The flower should get used to less light, you can not immediately remove it from the familiar environment.
Room humidity is another important component when caring for a plant after flowering. Do not allow lowering indicators. Ideally, air humidity should be at least 70% at all times.
Temperature mode
In addition to lighting, this room should be cooler, only so the azalea will be able to retire and have a good rest before the new season.
The temperature regime also decreases gradually, sharp jumps can provoke the appearance of diseases. The flower will be under stress for a long time and, quite possibly, it will not bloom in time for the next year.
The optimum temperature in the new room is + 16 ... +19 degrees.
Important! Drafts should not be allowed during the wintering period, so airing the bush is strictly prohibited.
Watering and fertilizer
Caring for azaleas after flowering consists in proper, not excessive watering. It is best to water the plant by adding a little zircon to the water. After 2-3 such procedures, irrigation continues to be carried out with settled, slightly warm water.
So that the plant does not experience stress, you need to water it according to a certain regime and not skip any procedure. After flowering, professionals do not recommend often moistening the soil - just 1 watering every 2 weeks is enough.
Attention! Every month, light loosening of the soil should be carried out, avoiding areas close to the stem and root system.
In order not to disturb the plant in vain, during the dormant period, it is recommended to carry out top dressing in liquid form. It is better not to resort to alternative methods, but to purchase complex mineral preparations intended specifically for rhododendrons. Their composition must necessarily contain: nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus.
It is especially recommended to increase the nitrogen content in the soil. To do this, you can feed the bush "Uniflor", which helps to restore the bush.
For timely flowering, you need to properly prepare the bush for wintering
When caring for an incredibly beautiful azalea plant, it is important to follow certain rules. A good wintering and a fairly long period of dormancy help the bush gain strength, which means that it blooms in a timely and plentiful manner next year. Florists often suffer from the lack of flowering of the bush, they try various methods and methods so that the azalea can again form inflorescences. Few people realize that the correct preparation of the azalea for wintering and timely retirement is what the flower really needs for normal growth and budding in the future.
