A bonsai is comparatively small, so no leaf can get out of line. But even though the delicate azalea is cared for to the best of our knowledge and belief, shades of brown can appear. The feverish search for the cause begins, and hopefully ends well.
Why does the bonsai azalea get brown leaves?
Every year some older leaves naturally turn brown and dry out. In addition,dry soil, waterlogging and fungal diseases are possible causes. Keep the soil evenly moist. Strengthen the bonsai with rhododendron fertilizer and check it regularly for diseases.
What do brown leaves mean on a bonsai azalea?
The azalea can live up to 30 years. This does not apply to their leaves. After a few years they become old, brown and dry out. At the same time, new leaves grow so that there are no gaps in their foliage. However, if younger leaves turn brown or there are an unusual number of them, one of the following reasons is behind it:
- inadequate water supply
- very sunny location
- rottingRoots/waterlogging
- Fungal diseases
What do I do with brown leaves?
Brown leaves dry up after a while and fall off on their own. At that point at the latest, they should be collected from the earth and disposed of. Since they spoil the beautiful appearance of the azalea, you can alsoremove them from the plant beforehand.
How do I water a bonsai azalea correctly?
TheKanuma, an acidic bonsai soil,must never dry out completely.
- water as needed
- several times a day in summer
- drain excess water
- use lime-free rainwater
- do not water over leaves or flowers
- Spray azalea regularly with a fine sprayer
- water even in winter
It is best if you immerse the root ball in water until no more air bubbles appear, and then let the plant drain well.
Which location is ideal for the bonsai azalea?
Traditionally in Japan, Satsuki azaleas are trained as bonsai. They are also available in this country. A sunny location in the garden or on the balcony is ideal for them. However, they need to beshaded in mid-summer. The sunnier it is, the more often you have to water it so that the bonsai doesn't dry out.
How do I keep my Bonsai Azalea he althy?
Check the azalea's foliage and flowers regularly for symptoms of disease. After flowering, strengthen your azalea until around September with liquidrhododendron fertilizer or special Biogold bonsai fertilizer. You should also repot the mini azalea in acidic soil every 2-3 years.
Tip
Water a freshly repotted bonsai azalea more often
Before repotting in fresh soil, the bonsai gets a root cut. Immediately afterwards, it needs to be watered more often, even if the soil is still moist. However, make sure that excess water can drain away quickly.
