It apparently is a Satsuki Evergreen Azalea. This is a prolific group of azaleas. I don't know of any other source for this besides: smallplants.com listed alphabetically as "Azalea" but with the word "Rhododendron" instead: "Rhododendron 'Fuji kake' -- Fuji kake Dwarf Rhododendron You say you want dwarf? Then this is the plant for you! Just when you thought you've seen all the azaleas there are in the world, we bring you another one. This evergreen little gem comes from Japan and couldn't be any cuter. Perfect for the azalea/rhododendron collector, but also quite happy in a container among annuals. Pretty lavendar-purple flowers in late spring. Partial shade, grows to 2' x 2'." Their directions for planting say "green side up" so they have a sense of humor. For an article on raising Satsuki Azaleas: Azaleas Society of America article on Satsuki Azaleas The texas extension service wrote an article on raising azaleas in Texas: Growing Azaleas in East Texas There is another article on raising Bonsai in Texas: Summering Bonsai In Texas . Fuji Kake is not a bonsai, but the problems are similar. Robert Callaham recently wrote a book on Satsuki Azaleas. You can contact him at: Robert Callaham, rzcallaham@att.net , or buy his book at: Here is a link that might be useful: Book: Satsuki Azaleas by Robert Callaham

Sheesh, is that ever a bad case of euonymus scale! I have never used a HOMEMADE recipe for horticultural oil, nor would I ever endorse a recipe. I've seen the results, however. The commercially manufactured products are safe, effective, come equipped with directions. It is almost impossible to come up with your own recipe of oil/soap/water that will not separate and coat your plant with gooky gook. There are many organic options for horticultural oils, including those that are totally vegetable based. The commercial products are formulated to form a solution that will cover your plant with a very fine coating of the soil that won't be harmful to your plant yet still smother the insect. I gotta tell you, my friend...this looks like a very bad infestation of euonymous scale. Many would remove the plants entirely and replace with something else entirely. Others would prune their plants to the ground so that they could start all over again, making sure to begin a spraying routine from the get-go. Whatever you decide to use as your oil, know that you will have to use it judiciously on all of the plants, a few times a year, from now on. If you decide to go with a commercial product, be sure to read and follow the directions. You should never apply an oil based product in the harsh sunlight, or in very high or low temperatures. This species of scale goes hand in hand with your plant, sorry to say. Great pictures!

ASA site (link, above) gives Galle as reference. I looked there earlier, but didn't make connection with 'Tama no Hada' [Pearl complexion]: white with deep pink stripes, occasional strong to deep pink selfs and white margins, wide round lobes, 4-5" under Satsuki Hybrids.

In looking I found that many plants are sensitive to muriate of potash. Yesterday while at one of the local big box stores I took a look.....at least half the fertilizers contained muriate of pot ash. I wonder how many times we harm our plants by giving them the wrong form of potassium or the wrong form of nitrogen and then try to diagnose the resulting damage. It just goes to show again that natural fertilizers are the best choice when you have a choice. Chloride sensitive: (Only fertilisers containing potassium in the form of sulphate should be used). Starch potatoes, potatoes for processing, tobacco, redcurrants, gooseberry, raspberry, strawberry, blackberry, blueberry, mango, citrus, pepper, chilli, avocado, cashew, almond, peach, cocoa, hops, pomes and stone fruits (especially cherries), bush beans, broad beans, cucumber, melon, onion, lettuce, early vegetables, all crops under glass, conifers, flowers and ornaments as well as seedlings and transplants of most plants Here is a link that might be useful: Chloride tolerance of various crops