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Repotting and Fertilizing Indoor Azaleas for Blooms

Owner plans to repot indoor azalea and asks about fertilizer. Expert Will Creed: keep azalea potbound for flowering. Use acidic fertilizer like Miracid. Article on azalea care available.

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