Azaleas are often grown as houseplants on the windowsill because of their lush flowers. While the dragon tree, for example, relies on consistently warm temperatures all year round, most azaleas can tolerate some fresh air and a cooler location.
How do I properly overwinter an indoor azalea?
For your indoor azalea to overwinter successfully, you should choose a cool, bright location, ideally at 8-16 degrees Celsius. Avoid waterlogging in the pot and cut off any seed formation. In spring you can put the azalea outdoors to recharge its batteries for the next bloom.
The beauty of azaleas is often very fleeting in the home
When you buy small azaleas in pots, they usually have a variety of beautiful flowers that last for a relatively long time on the branches. But once the flowers have fallen off, the entire plant often quickly dies and is thrown away. With the right care, it would be possible for the azalea to bloom again in the house.
Overwinter azaleas properly and let them bloom again
The optimal temperature for azalea to bloom for a long time is actually between around 8 and 16 degrees Celsius. Therefore, the bedroom, for example, can be a good location in the house. Unfortunately, other locations in the house are often:
- too warm
- too dry
- too dark
The azalea should be kept relatively cool and bright over the winter, but it should also not suffer from waterlogging in the pot. The beginnings of seed formation should be removed beforehand, as these can cost the plant a lot of energy.
Tip
After overwintering in a cool and bright place in the house, the azalea should be put outside in spring so that it can recharge its batteries for the next flowering.
