How to grow four-season camellia (home camellia cultivation methods and precautions)

1. Let camellia get more sun to accumulate nutrients

Camellia consumes a lot of nutrients when it blooms in early spring, and the lost nutrients naturally need to be replenished. When the weather warms up in April, the camellia enters a rapid growth stage. In addition, the light at this time is not too strong, which is a good time for camellia to bask in the sun.

Normally, if camellia leaves are exposed to more sunlight, they can effectively carry out photosynthesis and accumulate enough nutrients.

In May and June, some camellia flowers will begin to differentiate flower buds, which is the peak period for nutrient needs. It is better to accumulate more nutrients in April so that there will be enough energy when the flower buds differentiate.

Lighting recommendations

① The sunlight in early April is not very strong, so camellia can receive full sunlight. More sunlight can help accumulate nutrients.

② Camellias that are grown indoors can be taken out around April. The outdoor environment has strong light and good ventilation, which is more conducive to the growth of camellia.

③ If the camellia is grown on a balcony or under a window and cannot be moved outdoors, find a way to move it and open the window to allow the camellia to get as much sunlight as possible.

④ my country has a vast territory and a large temperature gap between the north and the south. Sunbathing should be reasonably adjusted according to the conditions in different regions. If the light is too strong at noon, shade is needed.

2. Strengthen water and fertilizer management for camellia to grow branches and leaves

After the camellia blooms, it will immediately enter the stage of sprouting new buds and growing new leaves. During this stage, the demand for nutrients is still relatively high, and flowering has already consumed a lot of nutrients.

If you don't water and fertilize in time, there won't be enough nutrients to supply the growth of new buds, which will affect the growth of camellia . In April, you need to strengthen water and fertilizer management for camellia to ensure that there is enough water and fertilizer supply so that the camellia can grow branches and leaves smoothly.

Water and fertilizer recommendations

① There is a short adjustment period of one week after camellia blooms. Do not apply fertilizer during this period. The first fertilization after flowering should be done one week after the flowers fade, and then fertilize every 7-10 days.

② Although camellia requires a little more fertilizer during the germination stage, it is not advisable to apply too much fertilizer. It is better to apply light fertilizer water.

It is best to decompose some organic fertilizer water by yourself to avoid fertilizer damage. If you use chemical fertilizers, you must dilute them sufficiently and never apply concentrated fertilizers.

③ After the Qingming Festival in April, the temperature rises quickly, and the camellia's demand for water gradually increases. When watering, you can increase the frequency of watering appropriately. However, you can't water at will. When to water, you still have to follow the basic principle of watering when the soil is dry and when it is wet.

④ It is recommended above to give camellia more sunlight, but the sun at noon is still a little strong. At noon, you can spray some water on the leaves appropriately, which can increase humidity and reduce temperature.

3. The best time to repot camellia should be seized

Camellia takes a relatively long time to bud, from blooming in summer to winter and spring. Repotting during the bud-forming stage will cause certain nutritional problems for flowering, so repotting is generally not recommended.

The remaining suitable time for repotting is April or May after the spring flowers bloom. If you miss the chance to repot at this time, you will have to wait until next year . However, repotting will damage the root system after all, so you need to master the correct repotting method.

Repotting suggestions

① Although spring is suitable for repotting, it is not recommended to repot too frequently. Camellia grows slowly, so it is usually sufficient to repot once every 2-3 years. There is no need to repot every year.

② Repotting will hurt the roots. What we can do is to minimize the damage to the root system. Before repotting, reduce watering to loosen the soil, which is more conducive to removing the pot and soil. You don't have to remove all the soil, just remove part of the soil, and prune slightly if there are too many roots.

When potting, make sure the roots are stretched out and in full contact with the soil to avoid having the roots suspended.

③ After repotting, water the camellia thoroughly and place it in a ventilated and shaded place to let it grow slowly for a few days. During the growth period, keep the soil moist but not wet, spray water on the leaves every day, and do not use any fertilizer. Fertilization can be resumed after the growth period is over.

④ Under normal circumstances, it is best to repot in spring, but if you encounter problems such as root rot, you need to repot immediately. Don’t worry about the season, saving your life is what matters.