How to care for Azaleas

Temperature 
  • Azaleas prefer a cooler growing condition than other houseplants. They can withstand cold temperatures as long as they are not below 2 degrees celsius. 
  • The cooler Azaleas are kept the longer each flower will last before you will need to remove the finished flower (called deadheading).
  • Azaleas go well with Citrus, Hyacinths, Cyclamen and Cymbidium due to similar temperature requirements.

Watering 
  • The compost that the Azalea has being grown in will need to be kept damp to prevent the flowers falling off. 
  • The temperature that the plants have been grown in will dictate the watering frequency. In most cases you will need to water every 1-2 days. 
  • When watering you should never get the leaves or flowers wet as this will lead to grey mold (Botrytis) forming on the flowers. 
  • When using a watering can, pull back the leaves and water the compost. Avoid watering the centre of the plant, leaves or flowers.

Maintenance 
  • Deadheading finished flowers and removing of yellow leaves will ensure that the plant is always looking at its best.