Satsuki Azalea Bonsai Care

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Satsuki azalea bonsai care. I shear and deadhead my azaleas after they have bloomed they begin growing vigorously at the time they bloom and again about august february for you i believe which does stimulate backbudding. Choose a location that receives a good amount of morning and late afternoon sun. Unlike typical azaleas satsuki azaleas tend to bloom tighter smaller flowers ideal for bonsai. Azalea grown as bonsai take well to most styles of training with broom style as the exception.
The shrubs have deciduous or evergreen leaves depending on the variety. The satsuki azalea is a popular choice among bonsai. Your 5 year old bonsai will arrive in a 6 tall container and will perform best outdoors see detailed care instructions in images. Azalea rhododendron care guide for the azalea bonsai tree the rhododendron genus contains about 1000 species of which especially the satsuki azalea rhododendron indicum and kurume azalea rhododendron kiusianum and rhododendron kaempferi are commonly used for bonsai.
This particular plant is very hardy and produces magnificent flowers ranging up to seven inches in diameter. You can trim a substantial amount of the feeder roots from an azalea. Of all shrubs with flowers the azalea is by far the most dramatic with brilliant blooms of radiant colors blooming in late spring. Place the satsuki azalea bonsai tree in a partially shaded location away from the midday s direct sunlight.
Mixing it with some rainwater is the way to go to ensure that the water itself is balanced for keeping your plant healthy. Satsuki like other forms of azalea are members of the ericaceae family and as such are lime haters. Our satsuki azaleas bloom twice a year with proper care. The most common azalea for.
The ideal watering regime as with all bonsai whatever the species is to check each plants needs individually. Maintain a moist soil environment for the satsuki bonsai. Peat moss also helps retain water while still allowing air to reach the roots. The success of your bonsai depends on a variety of factors most notably watering and light.
If you live in a hard water area use collected rain water if possible. The best time to repot this type of tree is before you see the tree flower. Satsuki azalea bonsai trees are a popular due to their flowering qualities. The kazan azalea bonsai is the most compact and slowest growing of all the satsuki azaleas.
The bonsai will require at least four hours of partial shade sunlight each day. Even more so you will need to make sure that you do not give the azalea bonsai hard tap water since the ph levels inside of it can actually weaken even kill the tree.