Rhododendron transplantation in the fall to another place: is it possible to carry out it, how and when is it right to do for young and adult azaleas?

Azalea (Azalea) - a flower of the heather family, one of the hybrids of rhododendrons. There are many species of this plant, blooming at different times, which makes it possible to decorate your house for a whole year.

However, how long and when the transplant will be carried out depends on how long this flower will delight your eye.

In this article we will consider the features of the life cycle of Azalea and the rules for its transplant in the fall. Step-by-step instructions for plant transplantation and possible problems with this procedure.

And also how to properly care for the plant, so that its flowering delight others with its beauty.

Features of the Azalea Life Cycle

To save the azalea and achieve its abundant flowering, you need to follow some rules. The life cycle of azaleas depends on the change of seasons, so during these periods you need to be especially careful:

In autumn, the air temperature should not exceed +16 +18 ° C, for laying buds. Higher temperatures have a detrimental effect on the plant.
It should be kept in bright, cool rooms. A winter garden, a conservatory or an ice-free loggia is ideal.
The plant does not tolerate direct sunlight, it feels good, being located under diffused light or in partial shade. For each species, partial shade is needed different. If it is an evergreen view - the lighting should be diffused. And deciduous - a place under a tree is suitable, through which sunlight breaks through.
Of particular note is the period when the heating season begins. If the plant is in the apartment, then, with strong heating, the air becomes dry, while rhododendron loves high humidity (70-80%). Do not forget to spray it regularly with water. If necessary, you can put a container containing water next to the flower or overlay the earth in a pot with wet moss.
It is important that the earthen lump of the flower is completely saturated with water, since Azalea loves to drink. If there is a drying out of the soil, the plant should be placed in water for four hours, and then after three or four days again return to normal watering.

Is it possible to transplant young and adult plants in the autumn?

Azalea needs to be transplanted after it fades. It is not recommended to transplant during the dormant period (fall-winter), since this is the time of budding. For young plants (up to three years), the transplant should be carried out annually. For adults - once every 2-3 years.

Important! In no case should you transplant azalea during budding and during flowering. She will immediately drop the buds and may even die.

When exactly do this?

If you did not have time to transplant the flower in spring or summer, or if there are traces of salinity or mold on the soil, then you need to transplant the plant in September, if you do this in the later months of autumn, the flowering is disturbed the next year, at best.

Step-by-step instructions on how to carry out the procedure

Transplantation to another place is carried out by transshipment method.. For successful completion, you should pick up the soil and pot.

Soil should be selected with an acidity of 4-5 pH. In stores you can find a special primer for azalea and rhododendrons. To cook it yourself, mix pine needles and horse peat in a ratio of 2: 3, add a little river sand and leafy soil in an equal ratio.

The pot is selected according to the size of the root system, given the drainage layer of 3-5 cm. The capacity should be shallow, wide and 2-3 cm larger than the old, clay or plastic.

Transplant actions:

Remove the plant along with an earthen lump from the pot. If it is large, it should be divided and transplanted separately into different containers.
Dip the Azalea together with an earthen lump in filtered water with special biostimulants or boiled water, this helps to clear the earth from excess salts.
Next, you need to make incisions of 0.5 cm in a coma from above and below, and on the sides, which will allow the plant to be saturated with moisture and the necessary elements.
After getting rid of a certain amount of land - let it drain water.
Pour drainage to the bottom of the tank to avoid stagnation of water and decay of the root.
We put the plants in the center of the pot and sprinkle the roots with an even amount of earth, after which we compact a little.
Attention! The root neck should not go deep into the ground.

Visual video on how to properly transplant a plant:

Mistakes

Soils and transplant capacity are of great importance. The pot should be wide and the soil acid. Azalea needs acidic heather soil, due to the peculiarities of its roots and microflora.
Do not transplant the plant when it is at rest.
Refuse from excessive watering, the soil should always be moist, but not wet.
A young plant under 3 years old should not be replanted more than once a year, more adult - once every two years.
The plant does not like to be pulled frequently, therefore, after acquiring it, it needs to be given time to get comfortable.
It is important not to disturb the microflora of Azalea. To do this, when transplanting, you do not need to clear the entire earthen lump, but only the upper layer at the rhizome. The roots can not be cleaned in any case, since they contain special mushrooms that help the plant nutrition.

Care

Watering for transplanted azaleas should be resumed on the fifth or sixth day. For this, warm filtered water or standing water is suitable.

Over the next month and a half, the plant will be engaged in acclimatization and restoration of the root system, so there will be no signs of active growth. If comfortable conditions are maintained for Azalea, the restoration will go faster and soon it will be able to please the hosts with a new flowering.

In the absence of signs of recovery, it is worth revising the conditions of detention. It is necessary to check the air humidity and make sure that water does not accumulate in the pan. The soil should be loose enough to allow air and water to pass to the roots.

If the plant is restored too long, this may be a sign of root decay.

Also, one of the care procedures is fertilizing the soil. You can learn more about feeding rhododendrons in the fall here.

Conclusion

Azalea is a rather whimsical and moody plant. And its flowering depends on the conditions of rest during dormancy. Therefore, you need to be very careful and attentive if you decide to transplant it in the fall. Do not forget that in the autumn season buds are formed and the abundance of flowering in the spring will depend on how well this time passes.