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Originally Posted by constantstaticx
Thanks again for that info. I use the turface for the opposite reason that I use the lava. The turface is there for drainage while the lava is there to retain moisture.
Two more things if you don't mind, What do you use to fertilize? I've read that they need a acidic fertilizer. It seems they are quite finicky but you make it out to be that they aren't. Lastley, I read that tey dislike hard water and that it is best to only water with rain water. Is this true? It also said that if you do use hard water that once every month, you should water with a small amount of diluted white vinegar. Is this true?
Sorry about the questions If you can't tell I've absolutely no experience with azaleas.
Tom
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Interestingly I think a good many things aren't as complicated as they are often made out to be.
I will use bio-gold with this tree and, a shot of miracid from time to time to make it happy. Because Azalea species are indeed acid loving.
Truth be told... nothing "likes" hard water, but some trees tolerate it better than others. I do not have hard water... so I would have to recommend that you speak to someone who lives in your area about how they address that. I have no doubt someone could chime in here to help with that question as well.
It's more important to have a good eye to judge quality material than worry about how fussy the tree may be. Speak to the place where you intend on acquiring the satsuki... I can almost guarentee that they do not fuss about the water or possibly even the kind of fertilizer used.... But remember... all the rain water and miracid in the world won't make a great tree out of one which has no character. (Unless of couse you have the luxury of a lot... and I do mean a lot.... of time.)
Kindest regards,
Victrinia