Common
name: "Azalea"
Latin name: Rhododendron obtusum or Rhododendron
simsii
Native
to: Man made hybrid.
Growth habit: Flowering indoor rounded bush usually not over 20"
in height.
Temps: Keep cool.
Humidity: Place on pebble tray. Pests: Not effected by many
pests.
Lighting:
Pictured
Potted Flowering Plant:
6" Azalea
Cultural
information: Azalea" are available in a
wide array of colors nearly year round. Their flowers can last up
to eight weeks if kept in a cool location. Check for water daily
until you become familiar with the plants water requirements. Keep
its peat moss based soil moist at all times... but not soggy.
After your Azalea plant has finished flowering move it to a
bright
cool area in the home. Feed monthly with an acid-type plant food
during the spring and summer months only. Eventually your Azalea will
re-flower and become a beautiful flowering indoor house plant
again.
