Sims’s Azalea

Sims’s Azalea Rhododendron Simsii

What is the plant

The evergreen Southern Indian Hybrids originated in the Deep South of the U.S. in the mid-19th century. Their parentage is mainly owed to the Belgian Indian hybrids and other species such as R. indicum and S. simsii. They tend to be hardier than the Belgian Indians. This cultivar belongs to the taller, faster growing, earlier blooming group of Southern Indian Hybrids. These usually have a more open habit and are the more common. Plant as you would any of the other azaleas: high and in well-drained, acid soil, rich with organic matter. Though azaleas have a potentially large list of possible pest and disease problems, they are usually trouble free if planted correctly in proper cultural conditions.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

16°C - 21°C

Hardiness zone

8 - 10

Difficulty

Medium

Hibernation

Cold Period

Water
Don't leave azaleas standing in water. How often you water will depend on the temperature of the room. You'll probably need to water two or three times a week, but small pots may need daily watering. Increase the humidity around the plant by standing it on a tray of wet pebbles and spraying daily with tepid water.
Sunlight
The east window is often considered the best window for houseplants as it's cooler than the west window without the dangers of overheating. West windows received full sun for part of the day and bright light for the rest, great for flowering plants.
Fertilizer
Liquid fertilizers are applied more frequently, bi-weekly or monthly, for example. Granular products are used less frequently, perhaps once every month or two. Slow-release houseplant fertilizers break down slowly and release their nutrients in small amounts, over a longer period of time. A single application of most of these products lasts for three to four months.

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Soil
Loose, light, humus soil is ideal for this plant.
Pruning
Houseplants should typically be pruned at the beginning of the growing season, which is late winter or early spring for many varieties.
Temperature
Cool to average room temperatures (60-70°F/16-21°C)

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Container
Plants that don't like a lot of moisture will need a drainage hole for moisture to escape and for airflow to circulate through the pot. Another important function of drainage holes is to allow water to flush the soil of excess salts from fertilizers.
Popularity
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