西鹃(R.hybridn)最早在西欧的荷兰、比利时育成,故称西洋杜鹃,简称西鹃。西鹃树型矮小,枝繁叶茂,花大色艳,花期长达4～5个月,盆栽观赏性极佳。但西鹃栽培管理较难。传统栽培以施用有机肥为主,这符合西鹃根系生长特点,但也存在着营养元素难均衡、易感病虫害、肥料烧根等问题。而无土栽培则避免了这些不足,适合盆栽西鹃采 Rhododendron (R.hybridn) earliest in Western Europe, the Netherlands, Belgium bred, it said that the Western Rhododendron, referred to as the cuckoo. Rhododendron tree short, luxuriant, large flowers Yan, flowering up to 4 to 5 months, potted ornamental excellent. However, cultivation and management of rhododendron more difficult. The traditional cultivation of organic fertilizer-based, which is consistent with the growth characteristics of rhododendron root system, but there are also difficult to balance nutrient elements, pests and diseases susceptible to burning roots and other issues. Soilless culture is to avoid these deficiencies, suitable for potted cuckoo mining