Azalea is a flowering plant from the genus of rhododendrons. The intensity of growth and flowering of azaleas, as well as the height of the plant bush are determined by the conditions of their cultivation. Azaleas require moderate watering and bright sunlight.
Instruction manual
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In summer, the azalea should be sprayed with water and watered more abundantly. Flower buds are formed at the ends of annual shoots when they are healthy, short, thick and have dark green leaves. Such shoots grow only with bright illumination of the plant and low winter room temperature of 12-16 ° C.
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The crown of these flowers is cut differently. It all depends on the variety of azalea. Some varieties grow better after a good pruning of the crown after flowering is complete, while others should be pruned carefully and slightly.
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During the flowering of azaleas, pluck the sprouts that appeared near the buds. When the flower begins to dry, it should be plucked. During this period, trim the crown of the plant to form its beautiful shape.
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If your plant is not prone to the formation of long branches, form its crown, only pinching the growing shoots. So you only remove the very top of the shoot. Weak shoots are best removed completely by cutting them at the very base.
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In order for the azalea to have a beautiful crown shape during flowering, constantly monitor its growth and trim. Notice how the plant recovers after this and lays the buds. If your azalea is tall, prune it more, if it has short shoots, get by with a pinch.
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Sometimes azaleas bloom well and without much pruning. This usually happens when the conditions for plant wintering and its rest before flowering are observed - low temperature, good lighting, sufficient air humidity, moderate watering and good plant growth in the summer.
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In azaleas, vegetative buds usually wake up at the place of flowers after drying. Of these two or three buds, new shoots develop. If all buds sprout at once, then one of the shoots can noticeably lag behind in growth. Such a weak sprout can be removed or pinched at the very top of the growth.
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Dwarf species of azaleas can not be pruned and pricked if there are no record shoots that break ahead in their growth and disrupt the shape of the plant’s crown. In time, pinch the upper kidney to such “upstarts”, and they will cease to be ahead of their relatives. Your azalea will be perfect again.
