Satsuki Azalea 1

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Satsuki Azalea 1

Satsuki Azalea

Satsuki Azalea · Rhododendron indicum

Pre-Bonsai

Tree facts

Acquired
2023-03-12
Training started
2020-01-01
Origin
2013-04-01
Last touched
2026-06-11
Container
—
Style
—
Size
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Exhibition-ready
No

2023 PSBA Spring Sale elderly club member's family

Current care

Early Fall
Watering
Reduce frequency slightly. Avoid keeping roots soggy.
Fertilization
Apply final round of low-N fertilizer to support bud set.
Wiring
Best time to wire structural branches.
Pests Disease
Clean fallen leaves to prevent fungal spore buildup.
Deadwood Carving
Can be done now; wood is drying.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-11Observation
    BenchPhotos used to confirm it is a Satsuki Azalea as claimed by the seller. No flowe…
  • 2025-07-13Observation
  • 2025-04-05Ground Plant
    Front YardPlanted in ground
  • 2024-04-22Observation
  • 2024-04-05Observation
  • 2023-03-20Observation
  • 2023-03-18Prune
    Courtyard
  • 2023-03-18Wire
    Courtyard
View full timeline →
  • Timeline
  • Photos
  • Story

Timeline

8 events

2026
  • 2026-06-11 23:15Observation
    Bench

    Photos used to confirm it is a Satsuki Azalea as claimed by the seller. No flowers yet, still recovering perhaps.

    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-11
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-11
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-11
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-11
    • +5
2025
  • 2025-07-13 21:16Observation
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — stereoscopic 3D
  • 2025-04-05 19:00Ground Plant
    Front Yard

    Planted in ground

2024
  • 2024-04-22 16:19Observation
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
  • 2024-04-05 09:23Observation
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05
2023
  • 2023-03-20 13:25Observation
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
    • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • 2023-03-18 19:00Prune
    Courtyard
  • 2023-03-18 19:00Wire
    Courtyard

Photos

June 2026

  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2026-06-12

July 2025

  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — cover photoCover
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2025-07-14 — stereoscopic 3D
    ◉ 3D

April 2024

  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-22
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2024-04-05

March 2023

  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20
  • Satsuki Azalea 1 — Observation — 2023-03-20

Story

No story written yet.

Current care

Early Fall
Watering
Reduce frequency slightly. Avoid keeping roots soggy.
Fertilization
Apply final round of low-N fertilizer to support bud set.
Wiring
Best time to wire structural branches.
Pests Disease
Clean fallen leaves to prevent fungal spore buildup.
Deadwood Carving
Can be done now; wood is drying.
View full seasonal calendar →

Recent activity

8
  • 2026-06-11Observation
    BenchPhotos used to confirm it is a Satsuki Azalea as claimed by the seller. No flowe…
  • 2025-07-13Observation
  • 2025-04-05Ground Plant
    Front YardPlanted in ground
  • 2024-04-22Observation
  • 2024-04-05Observation
  • 2023-03-20Observation
  • 2023-03-18Prune
    Courtyard
  • 2023-03-18Wire
    Courtyard
View full timeline →

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