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Azalea bonsai (or rhododendron) is the most common form of
bonsai known. There are many species of the azalea bonsai, the two
most of common of which are the satkuzi azalea and the kurume
azalea. Follow these care tips to so that your Azalea bonsai will
stay in good health.
Position
Do not place the azalea bonsai in direct sunlight as this will
affect the color and kill the flowers, instead keep the plant in the
shade, especially during the summer.
Watering
This bonsai usually needs rainwater for optimal growth. However,
if this is not possible for long periods of time, one can add a
tablespoon of white vinegar to a gallon of water and just once a
month use that mixture for watering.
Soil Feeding
When spring arrives, you should treat the soil every two weeks
until the bonsai blooms. You should never feed this bonsai when
blooming. Be patient and wait until the flowering has ended, then
only feed the bonsai once a month. You must not use rapid growth
fertilizers.
Pruning and
Sculpting
When it comes the time to prune your azalea bonzai,
this should be done just after flowering. Do not
leave any dead flower around it. Clip the branches according to your
imagination when you prune the bonsai.
Pest control
When applying any kind of pest control, avoid spraying the
flowers as this will kill the plant. Only spray around the root
level of the soil.
There is a great deal of effort and attention required for the
care of any bonsai but the rewards are well worth the time invested
as the plant becomes your own creation, in the end, under your
careful shaping and nurturing. Keep in mind that it’s important you
understand and care for your bonsai’s needs on a daily basis. A
bonsai is something you can have and grow with for a lifetime, and
then pass your knowledge down to the next generation of family –
along with your plants.
If caring for an azalea bonsai isn't your thing, why not have a
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