AT A GLANCE
When and how often should you transplant an azalea in a pot?
The best time to transplant azaleas, which are kept in pots as so-called indoor azaleas, is in the spring after flowering. In order for them to develop well, you should plant the plants every two years in a slightly larger container repot. Rhododendron soil is recommended as a substrate, because the pH value of this special soil is between 3.5 and 4.5, depending on the product, which corresponds to the requirements of azalea soil.
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How to transplant an azalea planted in the garden?
Azaleas planted out in the garden should ideally be planted in the
spring between March and May. If you missed this period, the period between the end of August and the end of September is another window for it. Proceed as follows:- Dig a new planting hole
- Cut off the roots of the garden azalea with a spade (flat roots)
- Carefully lift out the plant
- on the new Location insert
- Fill the planting hole with soil
- Tread and water thoroughly
In order for the azalea to root well in its new place, you should make sure that the soil does not dry out.
When and how to transplant a bonsai azalea?
The optimal time to implement a Bonsai Azalea is in the spring. Repot younger plants every two years, older specimens every three to four years. As a new vessel, you should choose a deeper bowl, as the substrate in it stays moist longer. Proceed as follows:
- Rake out the azalea with a wooden stick
- Untangle the roots, arrange them a bit and trim them
- Place the bonsai azalea in the new pot
- Fill cavities with bonsai soil "Kanuma".
- Cover surface with peat or sphagnum moss (optional)
Tip
Do not fertilize potted azaleas after transplanting
While a good water supply after repotting is important for azaleas, you can Fertilize set for a time. Because the new substrate contains sufficient nutrients. How long you pause depends on the product you use. You can find the information on this on the packaging.