Life habits of rhododendron

Rhododendrons like cool and humid climate, and avoid being hot and dry. There are many kinds of rhododendrons, which vary greatly, including evergreen trees, small trees, evergreen shrubs and deciduous shrubs. Habits are also very different, but most species are produced in high altitude areas, preferring cool and humid climate and avoiding extreme heat and dryness. The soil is required to be rich in humus, loose and moist, and the ph value is between 5.5 and 6.5.

Some species and horticultural varieties have strong adaptability, drought tolerance and barren tolerance, and can grow in the soil ph value of 7-8. Rhododendron has certain requirements for light, but it is not resistant to exposure. In summer and autumn, there should be trees or shade sheds to keep out the scorching sun.

Rhododendron Rhododendron, also known as Rhododendron and Shan Shiliu, is an evergreen or ordinary green shrub. According to legend, there was a cuckoo in ancient times, which crowed day and night, hemoptysis, and dyed flowers all over the mountain, hence the name. Rhododendrons usually bloom in spring, with 2-6 flowers in each cluster. Corolla is funnel-shaped, with red, pink, apricot, snow blue, white and so on. , gorgeous colors.

Born under sparse thickets or pine forests in mountainous areas at an altitude of 500-1200 (-2,500) meters, it is a typical indicator plant of acidic soil in south-central and southwest China.