Azalea bonsai tree
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Azalea bonsai is one of the most suitable acidophilic plants for the creation of a flower bonsai. The most widely cultivated varieties include the azalea Satsuki or rhododendron indicum and the azalea Kurume or rhododendron kiusianum.
Azalea bonsai – curiosity : azalea bonsai in Japan is the symbol of Spring.
Exposure and temperatures : azalea is an acidophilic plant that in the house can not be grown in any place. During the winter days the plant must be placed in a bright and dry place, far from cold air currents. While in the evening it is advisable to preserve it from thermal shocks, spontandola in a sheltered and cool place like a veranda or the plane of the stairs. In Spring, however, it is advisable to expose it to the morning sun to promote the development of a flowering and a compact and uniform vegetation. Finally, in Summer, azalea should be sheltered from the sun all day as it fears high temperatures.
Soil : fresh and moist soil but without stagnation. Avoid the “dry strokes” typical of the summer season, which can cause the death of azalea. It is necessary, therefore, to proceed to irrigate the soil as soon as it begins to dry.
Irrigation : azalea is an acidophilic plant, therefore, it will have to be watered with calcium-free water. Distilled or rainwater should be used during irrigation.
Liquid fertilizers for azalea bonsai tree
Depending on the needs of plants you can choose between different types of liquid fertilizers. Particularly, to give a vegetative vigour to plant in the spring you can apply Pro-Care NPK 12.6.6. Pro-Care NPK 12.6.6. is a liquid fertilizer with the high nitrogen content for the phase of maximum development of azalea bonsai. While in the autumn use Pro-Care NPK 3.6.9., with a lower concentration of nitrogen. Pro-Care NPK 3.6.9 promotes secondary branching, reducing the elongation of the internodes. Finally, for the flowering you can fertilize with Pro-Care NPK 4.8.16. It promotes blooms and futtifications with intense and uniform colors.
Fertilization and refinement azalea bonsai tree – Discover Mythos 5.6.5.
Mythos a slow release organic fertilizer suitable for all bonsai trees.
Mythos bonsai fertilizer (NPK 5-6-5) improves the chemical structure of the soil thanks to two exclusive production technologies:
RyZea technology make with biologically active seaweed molecules. RyZea stimulates plant metabolism and promotes enzymatic processes.
- BPC technology a pool of rhizobacteria of the genus Bacillus (PGPR). The rhizobacteria (PGPR) are very important growth factors for plant formation in a healthy environment. In fact, these micro-organisms promote plant growth through direct and indirect mechanisms.
This organic fertilizer rich in organic substance and protein hydrolysates with variable mineralization meets the nutritional needs of hardwoods, flowering plants and fruit.
Why to use bioactivators in organic gardening
Bioactivators play a fundamental role in supporting fertilization. These substances, in fact, improve the absorption of nutrients, increase tolerance to various environmental stresses. Moreover thanks to their regular use, you can reduce the amount of fertilizer necessary to plants and obtain better performance.
Nutrient deficiencies in plants – Discover Micro-One and ferro up
It is very important to apply micronutrients to the soil, to avoid plant nutrient deficiencies. During fertilization, it is necessary to supplement the micronutrients to avoid deficiencies in plants. Particularly, if the plant will look unhealthy ( for example yellow leaves, holes in leaves and flowers, etc.), it could be a ferric clorosis. You can apply Ferro- UP for ferric chlorosis or Micro-One for other micronutrients deficiencies. In case of mixing with Bio Complet Plus or mineral fertilizer, it is necessary to halve the doses indicated on the label and apply only in fertigation. Repeat the treatment every 10 days for about a month.
Pruning Azalea Bonsai
Regular pruning is necessary to retain the bonsai’s shape. Particularly, the maintenance pruning to maintain and refine the azalea bonsai tree, can be done after spring when the flowers falls. Whereas in November, new branches must be shortened but not eliminated in order not to damage the future stages of development. Use a sterile pair of scissors for bonsai tree. After pruning apply propolis to avoid fungal diseases.
Stapling Azalea Bonsai
Azalea bonsai is a plant that characterized by a basal dominance. Make at least 2 staples during the year in order to maintain a proportion between the leaves. The new vegetation, in fact, can take over and risk compromising the aesthetics of bonsai. Moreover in spring, you have to reduce those shoots that develop around the new buds. In fact, they can absorb energy to the buds compromising their flowering. Also in this case, propolis can be vaporized on wounds or applied with a brush to sterilize the cuts.
Azalea bonsai repotting : how and when ?
The ideal time to repot the azalea is after flowering, between the months of April and May. Repotting should generally be done every 2 years. For older specimens every 3-4 years. The substrate suitable for the cultivation of azalea must be characterized by a high percentage of acidic peat, mixed with kanuma and lapillo. After repotting, the bonsai must not be fertilized and must be protected from atmospheric agents. To speed up the recovery of the plant, after repotting, a fast-acting anti stress rooting can be applied to the soil every seven days.
Repotting with RADIKAL SPRINTER and NEO-RYZA to promote a prompt rooting
Repot the plant during the spring and every two years using bonsai soil mixture. After repotting, apply a root stimulator. Particulary, Doctor Bioges recommends to use Radikal Sprinter made with amino acids and vitamins (such as tryptophan). The root supplement, in fact, prolongs the vitality of the root system. In addiction, it can be mixed with mycorrhizae, such as Neo-ryza and Mico-Green. Finally, it will be resistant to various forms of stress. Its effects, therefore, are visible from the first treatment.