Thanks, Marcella! This is called layering. It's a great way to propagate azaleas....and other plants, as well!

Here is a link that might be useful: {{gwi:400201}}

Marcella, I'm glad you're having such good luck with this - it's a great way to increase your plants or share with friends. But for those who may be trying for the first time who might read this, one month is a very short time for many climates/soil types. The ASA recommends leaving the layered stem attached to the parent plant for a year....

Evergreen azaleas are usually very easy to root any way you try. As Morz8 said, one month is a very short time. Here is the ASA link:

Here is a link that might be useful: Layering Azaleas