Saving Azalea - why the plant drops leaves and what to do to solve the problem?

Azalia - beautiful, but quite demanding to plant care. Lovers to grow it has to work hard to create the ideal conditions, otherwise the problems begin.

One of the most common - azalea begins to drop leaves. I told him what to do with this trouble and how to solve it.

Cause and solution to the problem

• Insufficient irrigation. The most common cause of loss of leaves of this plant. Azaleas need to be watered regularly and abundantly, in any case, to prevent drying of the earth in a pot.

I recommend that you water your flowers daily in the warmer months and about twice a week in winter.

• No additional moistening. In addition to watering, azaleas need to be sprayed with water every two or three days, and in the summer - bathing in the shower. In very hot weather would be good to place around the vessel flower-filled with water.

If the problem was a lack of moisture, shortly thereafter, the azalea will cease to lose leaves.

• Wrong choice of water for irrigation. It should be soft, it is best to rain or melted snow. The easiest way to make the water suitable - to defend it.
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• Insufficient or incorrect fertilization. Azalea should be fed once a week as it prepares to bloom and blossom. It can be used for this specialty fertilizers for rhododendrons.
• Infection chlorosis. If the soil is acidic enough for the plant, it is sick, the leaves turn yellow and begin to drop off. If you still have vivid green leaves - azaleas can be saved. The soil must be watered regularly acidified water.

Ideally, the cost to plant azaleas only in special soil for rhododendrons. It is acidic and rich in peat - that is necessary for this plant.

• Azalievaya mol. A sure sign of infection - leaves crumble before you fall off. In this case the plant requires specialized treatment with drugs.
• Mealybug. Another pest that attacks azaleas. It is also possible to display only using insecticides.

I have encountered most of these issues, but soon learned to deal with them. The most important thing - time to determine the cause, until the plant has not yet cast off all the leaves and it can be saved.

By following these recommendations, you can grow healthy and luxurious flower without too much difficulty.