How to care for camellia to grow vigorously (how to promote the rapid growth of camellia branches and buds)

To care for camellia, you must first meet its growth habits, and then combine it with proper water and fertilizer management to grow camellia well. So, how can you care for camellia to grow vigorously?

1. Soil requirements

Slightly acidic soil is easy to achieve in the south, and the local soil can be used directly. The alkaline or neutral soil in the north cannot be used to grow camellia directly and needs to be improved.

To improve the soil, you can add some acidic substances such as leaf mold, sawdust, organic fertilizer, or you can use ferrous sulfate.

2. Lighting conditions

Semi-shade is the most ideal growing environment for camellia, which is generally difficult to achieve, so we can only try to simulate it.

In fact, it is not necessary to have semi-shade in all seasons. It can be exposed to the sun when the light is not strong in winter, early spring and late autumn. Appropriate exposure to the sun is conducive to nutrient accumulation and is more beneficial to the growth of camellia.

The light is too strong in the summer, and direct sunlight can easily cause burns on the edges of the leaves, so shade is required in the summer. The easiest way is to move to a shady place, but be sure to find a well-ventilated place, or directly pull a shade net for shade.

3. Air humidity

Camellia likes moisture, not only the soil but also the air humidity. Of course, there is no problem in the south. If there is a problem in your own territory, you can't grow it. The air in the north is relatively dry, so try to create a humid micro-environment.

There are many ways to solve this problem, such as spraying more water or using a humidifier. I also saw some netizens put a large basin of water under the camellia. Anyway, there are always more problems than solutions.

4. Watering and fertilizing

Camellia grows slowly, really slowly. If you are in a hurry to grow camellia, it is really not suitable for you. Let's talk about watering first. If you water, just keep the soil moist.

Moisture does not mean soaking in water all day long. The roots of camellia also need to breathe. Long-term accumulation of water may cause root rot. For watering, just use the universal watering principle of "don't water unless it's dry, and water thoroughly when you do."

When fertilizing, it is recommended to use organic fertilizer. Organic fertilizer has two advantages. First, the fertilizer effect is slow-release and will not burn the roots. Second, most organic fertilizers are slightly acidic, which is more suitable for camellia growth. Chemical fertilizers can also be used, but pay attention to the concentration.

Another point is about the use of different fertilizers for camellia at different stages. Nitrogen fertilizer promotes branches and leaves, phosphorus and potassium promote flowering. Different fertilizers can be used at different stages, or balanced fertilizers of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium can be used throughout the entire period.