Why is the azalea I just bought dropping leaves? How can I solve the problem?

As people's quality of life improves, more and more people like to grow some flowers and plants at home, and azaleas are particularly popular. So what's the matter with the azaleas that I just bought that are shedding leaves? How to solve the problem of azaleas shedding leaves all the time? Let's take a look.

The azalea I just bought is losing leaves a lot. What's going on?

1. Check the soil first. It may be that the soil is lacking water during long-distance transportation. At this time, the azalea will shed its leaves to ensure its vitality. If this is the reason, don't worry. Use the siphon method to water it thoroughly and place it in a ventilated and cool place.

2. It may be due to the drastic change of environment. Generally, the flowers we buy come from greenhouses. When we take them home, they may lose leaves due to temperature, light and other reasons. In this case, just make sure the soil is moist but not wet, and put the azalea in a ventilated and cool place with scattered light but no direct light. Once it adapts to the environment, it will grow leaves again.

3. You may buy inferior flowers, whose leaves fall off due to underdeveloped root systems or compaction of the roots or soil in the pots. In this case, you need to wash the roots and change the pots.

How to solve the problem of azalea constantly losing leaves

Rhododendrons must be watered in moderation. Too dry or too wet will make our proud god feel uncomfortable. Generally, we can water them once every two days in summer. In winter, the temperature is low and the evaporation is slow, so we can water them once every six days.

The roots of azaleas are relatively soft, that is, they are relatively fragile, so thin fertilizers should be applied frequently. Before azaleas bloom, thin fertilizers containing phosphorus should be applied, and after the flowers wither, thin fertilizers containing nitrogen should be applied.

How to keep azalea alive

1. The soil for planting azaleas is generally sandy soil containing leaf mold. When you buy azalea potted plants, check the soil in the pots. If it is too hardened or not fertile enough, you need to replant it with the soil. When transplanting and repotting, do not remove all the soil on the roots. Plants with old soil will be more likely to survive.

2. Potted azaleas grown at home must be placed in a ventilated place on the terrace or balcony. Do not place them indoors where there is insufficient light or poor ventilation. It is best not to expose them to direct sunlight in the summer and place them in a slightly shaded place.

3. Watering needs to be controlled well. Watering is needed in time in summer. Azalea is most afraid of drought in summer. If you see that the soil in the pot is dry, you should replenish water in time. If you don’t water it for several days, the soil will dry out and the leaves will dry and wither.

4. It does not have any special requirements for fertilizer. It is enough to water it with diluted organic fertilizer during the growth period or before flowering. When it rains, do not let water accumulate in the flowerpot, and loosen the soil occasionally.