No plant blooms as lavishly as the azalea. In the pot even in the cold season. But the plant requires more than just a green thumb. If the owner knows his requirements and fulfills them reliably, it should be okay.
How can the azalea grow well in the pot?
The azalea needsrhododendron soil, which is kept evenly moistwith lime-free irrigation water. Fertilize them with rhododendron fertilizer and clean out wilted flowers as soon as possible. In summer the azalea can be left outside, from autumn onwards at6 to 15 °Cin the house.
Which azalea is suitable for the pot?
So-calledIndian azaleas(Rhododendron-Simsii hybrids) are cultivated as indoor azaleas. The name is a bit misleading because its origins lie in China. In this country they are also simply called potted azaleas. TheJapanese Azalea is also rarely planted in a pot. There is a large selection of indoor azaleas that everyone can find to suit their taste. They each bloom in different colors, some bicolored, others with markings. When buying an azalea, make sure it has a dense, even set of buds and moist soil.
Which soil and pot does the azalea need?
The young azalea is first given a small pot in which a few shards of pottery are first placed and then acidicrhododendron soil. As soon as it has grown a lot larger, you will need a slightly larger pot that is approximately half the diameter of the crown. Always pay attention to largewater drainage holes, because azaleas cannot tolerate waterlogging. Approximately every 2-3 years, every azalea must be repotted in new rhododendron soil in the spring.
What does the ideal location for a room azalea look like?
The non-hardy indoor azalea ideally has two locations, one indoors and one outdoors. Plant them outside under a shady tree from around mid-May to the end of September. From the end of September, when the first flower buds appear, it is brought into the house. It likes it cool, with temperatures between8 and 15 °C A place above the heater can quickly lead to brown leaves. The Japanese azalea can be left outside all year round in a large pot if it is winterized.
How to water the azalea correctly?
Try to keep the soil constantly moist.
- Root ball must never dry out
- but don't be too wet either
- so it's better to water more often than too generously
- Do a finger test to see whether the top layer has dried
- drain excess water after 15 minutes
- use soft rainwater as irrigation water
- alternatively decalcified tap water
- water less during the dormant period (after flowering)
Submerge the pot ball under water every now and then until the soil is saturated. But then let it drain well.
How do I fertilize and separate indoor azaleas?
Indoor azaleas are supplied with liquidRhododendron fertilizerevery two weeks. Houseplant fertilizers with a very high nitrogen content can promote powdery mildew. The flowering period of indoor azaleas begins in September. During this time and in the rest period that follows, no fertilization is carried out. Azaleas do not need to be trimmed. Onlywithered flowerswill beremoved promptly.
Tip
Indoor azalea can be trained excellently as a bonsai
Even a mini square can be decorated with an azalea if it is trained as a bonsai from the start. The strict upbringing in no way diminishes their ability to bloom.
