Azalea plants can survive indoors but you would want to keep it by the window but still keeping it out of a lot of direct sunlight.
Planting azaleas outdoors will work too but you will need to find it a shady area, as that is the type of exposure to the world it likes.
Being that the plant only blooms once a year during the month of March depending on its location, it can be disappointing if something happens to ruin that moment of blossoming.
Your first step when planting azaleas is preparing the ideal soil. The flowering azalea prefers well-drained acidic soil. A pH of 4.5 to 6.0 is best. A soil pH meter will confirm if your soil needs adjustment. Till the earth and set the plant in a hole about six inches down with an inch or two space around the sides.
For those who have an azalea that is giving them a little trouble such as wilted petals and leaves, there is something that could be done.
Even though this is not a promise of a plant coming back to life, there is nothing wrong with re-potting the azalea in order to try to save it. There could be something wrong with roots which would need your attention.
During the re-potting process you will want to make sure that you are looking for roots that are bound together.
There is the possibility that it is too hot in your house or apartment for the azalea so you are going to have to make an incredible effort to make sure that you are finding the plant a cooler place to reside.
Giving your plant the most attention during this time is important in order to try and get it back to life.
Even though this is a fairly simple plant to care for, there is always going to be a time where nothing goes right with your plants. A little extra care and attention should give the plant what it needs to stay healthy and to grow and blossom each year.
Buy one for yourself or give a few away as gifts, either way make sure that you are looking over the plants closely before purchase in order to give the plants the best shot at survival once at home.
Whether you have kept azalea plants before or you are looking into getting your very first one, know that these are plants that will truly brighten up your home.
Grab one, two, or several of them as long as you can make sure that you have enough room and time to take care of them.
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