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  • Answered by
    Nikki on
    November 29, 2010
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    The problem could be attributed to the azalea lace bug. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azalea-lace-bug.htm

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  • Answered by
    Heather on
    January 27, 2011
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    The conditions were right for it to bloom. Plants do not look at a calendar to decide when to bloom, they go by the amount of light they get, the temperature and the amount of water they recieve. For your azalea, you bay window was in mid-spring mode.

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    Nikki on
    April 20, 2011
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    Azaleas can sometimes be difficult to propagatewith semi-hardwood cuttings, so be sure you take several if you go this route.Azaleas root best in winter, but you can still take cuttings now through summerfrom this year's growth. Remove all but the top 3-5 leaves, dip inrooting hormone, and stick in a 50/50 mix of sand and peat. Place the cuttingwhere it will get lots of light, but no direct sun, and keep it moist. In fact,it may help to put a plastic bag (with slit for breathing) over top. By next spring, you can move the rooted cuttingsup to individual pots and then transplant outdoors. They are also easilypropagated through layering. Gently bend a branch to the ground, pin it place,cover with a little soil, and set a rock on it. Check for roots at the end ofsummer, and then sever it from the mother plant, putting it in ground during fall.

    This article should help with its care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azaleas-noteworthy-shrubs-for-any-garden.htm

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    Nikki on
    May 24, 2011
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    I am really not sure, but perhaps this article can help pinpont a likely cause:
    https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/common-azalea-problems.htm

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    Nikki on
    August 24, 2012
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    Most likely, it is a watering issue. Water the pot for several minutes to make sure it is thoroughly soaked. Plants in containers must be watered daily, even twice a day if temperatures rise above 85 F.

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    Nikki on
    November 12, 2012
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    Neem oil will also help. Here is more information: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm

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    AnnsGreeneHaus on
    November 11, 2012
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    It sounds like you have 'two-spotted' mites, The only thing I've ever used that really works is a miticide. This is not an "insecticide". You should be able to find one at your local garden center or greenhouse. The type I have used is a 3 in 1, fungicide,, insecticide & miticide. Always use according to package directions. (Soap works on the ones that get sprayed, not the new ones just hatched.)

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    Nikki on
    February 24, 2014
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    While not necessary, it will not hurt the plant to remove the spent blooms.

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