VARIETIES: 	Azaleas - R. simsii
		R. X obtusum
				
MAXIMUM HEIGHT:	1 - 2 feet

BLOOMING:	Winter and spring
								
LIGHT: 		At least 4 hours of bright indirect sunlight per day.
					
TEMPERATURE: 	Night = 40 - 55°F (4 - 13°C)
		Day = 68°F (24°C) or higher

WATERING: 	Keep the soil moist at all times. Yet sure not the soil to stand in
		water. It is best if you use soft water. You can get soft water by 
		collecting rain water or by boiling water and allowing it to cool to 
		room temperature before using.

HUMIDITY:	Prefers high humidity. To achieve this, rest the pot on some stones in a dish
		filled with water. Make sure the water does not submerge the stones and touch
		the bottom of the pot. This will increase the humidity directly around the
		plant due to the evaporation of the water in the dish.

FERTILIZING: 	Fertilize at 2 week intervals from the time the flowers fade in spring 
		until new buds begin to form in the summer.
		Do not fertilize for the remainder of the year.
		If the leaves lose their deep rich green color, water the soil monthly using
		a solution of 1 ounce iron sulfate to 2 gallons of water. Or use
		iron chelate and follow insturctions well.

SUBSTRATE:	MAKE SURE THE SUBSTRATE CONTAINS NO TRACE OF LIME! Make sure it is 
		ericaceous (lime-free)
		Use a mixture of 2 parts peat moss, 1 part potting soil, and 1 part
		sharp sand or perlite.

PROPAGATION:	Propagate from stem cuttings of new growth.

REPOTTING:	Spring and early summer.