Azalea Flower Plant Care

Before planting feed soil with compost and aged manure to improve moisture retention.

Azalea flower plant care. Keep flowering plants in a cool humid atmosphere with plenty of light such as an unheated porch. If planted in a sunnier and warmer climate water azaleas about one to two times a week. Azaleas in a more shaded area and cooler climate prefer less water about two or three times a month.

Deciduous azaleas may be planted in fall but evergreen azaleas in spring at bud stage or after flowering which will be late spring. Plant azaleas in early spring. Remove the dead flowers.

Azaleas will grow in more open situations but they prefer morning sun with protection from hot afternoon sun in summer. Plants will deteriorate if they suffer long periods in hot dry conditions. Use rainwater if possible as rainwater is less alkaline than tap water.

Growing indoor azaleas as houseplants. General care for a potted azalea plant. Once they are established water them when they look wilted or more often during the dry season.

Just remember pruned branches may mean pruned buds. To prevent lost flowers always prune azaleas immediately after they finish blooming. Aside from this it must also be planted in soil with good drainage for its shallow roots.

Check your plant daily during hot dry weather. This helps ensure you prune before new flower buds form. Feed the plants every month between spring and late summer using a fertilizer formulated for acid loving plants.