Azaleas in pots grow not only above ground but also underground. Therefore, the plants need a larger planter from time to time. Repotting also has the advantage that the depleted soil is replaced with fresh substrate.
How should I repot an azalea?
An azalea should be repotted in spring after flowering. Remove excess soil, loosen the root ball, cut back fibrous roots and replant the azalea in acidic substrate with a pH between 4 and 4.4, such as rhododendron soil.
When is the optimal time to repot an azalea?
The ideal time to repot an indoor azalea is in thespring after flowering To ensure that the plant's roots can develop well, you should repot your azalea every two to three years Place the vessel. This also has the advantage that it is optimally supplied with nutrients in the fresh substrate for a while.
How do I repot azaleas?
Repotting an azalea is easy if you follow the followinginstructions:
- Carefully lift the plant out of the old pot.
- Remove most of the excess soil.
- Loose up the root ball.
- Cut back the fibrous roots a little.
- Create a drainage layer at the bottom of the new planter.
- Place a thin layer of soil on top.
- Place the azalea in the middle of the larger pot.
- Fill up the planter.
- Pour in lime-free water.
In which substrate should an azalea be repotted?
Azaleas in pots prefer anacidic substrate. The pH value should be between 4 and 4.4. Therefore, it is easiest if you repot your azalea in rhododendron soil.
An alternative is conventional potting soil that you mix with sand. However, you should pay attention to the pH value. If this is too high, the plants cannot absorb nutrients.
Tip
Repotting and fertilizing often don't mix
Although potted azaleas prefer a humus-rich substrate, you should not over-fertilize the houseplants. If you use special soil from specialist retailers, you should check how long your indoor azalea can survive without additional fertilizer. You can find the information on the packaging.
