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Funeral Plants: Hydrangea, Azalea, China Doll – Care or Discard

Hydrangea: Forced bloom, rarely reblooms—discard after flowers fade.

Azalea: Needs cool temps, constant moisture, high humidity, acid fertilizer, summer outdoors in shade, winter chill (50°F) for buds. Hard to meet in Texas—may be best to discard.

China Doll (Radermachera sinica): Bright indirect light (north/east), steady 65–75°F, no drafts, consistent moisture, pot-bound, regular pruning. Drops leaves dramatically for any change. Keep environment stable.

Condolences on your loss.

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