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  • Answered by
    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 20, 2019
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    Downtoearthdigs on
    April 23, 2019
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    There are several things to address here. First, moving them into a new environment will shock them. This will usually recover on its own. It is best to leave them alone, aside from watering when the soil is almost completely dry, until they recover. I would move it into a new, larger pot soon. Give it as much light as possible indoors. Any south facing window will work, as windows filter a great deal of light. So they will not be burning while exposed through a window.

    This article will give you more information on the care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/azalea-plants-in-pots.htm

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    Hillary555 on
    August 31, 2019
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    Q.Why can’t I print the article?

    I am very interested in these wonderful articles and would like to print out the information on how to take care of an indoor Azalea. I can’t copy and paste the information because of all of the advertising and I cannot print it out either. My memory isn’t what it used to be so I cannot type it out. How can I make use of this article?

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    BushDoctor on
    September 2, 2019
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    There are a lot of programs that will let you screen shot what is on screen. This is a good way to save it by

    There is a button combination that will allow you to do this with a windows computer. This button combination is: Alt + PrtScn button.

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    GKH_Susan on
    October 19, 2020
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    You'll need to make sure the soil doesn't dry out completely in the cold weather, and that they have good drainage, but don't over-water. Surround the plants at their base with hay or straw or other mulching material. You can wrap the plants themselves in bubble wrap during especially cold periods. If you want extra protection, you can surround the pot with chicken wire and fill in with hay in between the wire and the pot. Aluminum warming blankets do a good job of insulating plants. Your local garden nursery probably carries special insulating wraps, as well. What you want to pay closest attention to is the roots, so if the plants are elevated, you may even want to tuck some insulation under the bottom of the pot.
    Here's the article you may have been looking for: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/special/containers/overwintering-container-plants.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    October 25, 2020
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    I understand your concern. If you can get it through one more winter, it will be safe to plant it in the ground in the early springtime. You are in Zone 4b, and you might be able to do it now, but it would be safer to wait since your winters can get extremely cold.

    Here's a link to an article that may help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/azalea/relocating-an-azalea-bush.htm

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    GKH_Susan on
    November 11, 2020
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    Yes, I would do that. But start with the 1 gallon pot and as they outgrow the pot, move up a size. It is detrimental to pot a plant in too big of a pot as you end up overwatering it.

    You can pinch off the tips to make the plant bushier.

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