How to change the soil and pot of camellia

Camellia soil and pot requirements

Camellia is a common name for many plants in the family Theaceae. It has single or double petals and prefers a warm and humid environment. It is native to eastern China and is widely planted in the Yangtze River Basin, Chongqing, Yunnan and other places.

Camellia can be repotted during the dormant period until the axillary buds sprout. In spring, from February to April, when the temperature is between 10-20℃, the growth rate of camellia plants is slow, so it is suitable to slow down the growth after repotting.

Repotting requirements : Camellia prefers well-drained, loose and fertile humus soil. The best time for repotting is between 20-32 degrees, and the humidity of the environment should be above 70%.

Key points for camellia maintenance after changing soil

Removal from the pot : Stop watering the camellia for a week, use a piece of wood to draw a circle around the edge of the pot, tap the bottom of the pot to peel out the camellia plant, remove 30% of the old soil, and cut off old roots, rotten roots, and dead roots.

Prepare the soil : The best soil for camellia is a mixture of peat, humus, rotten sawwood and red soil.

Planting : Prepare a larger flowerpot for camellia, put broken tiles and stones on the bottom, cover it with a layer of coal slag, put the camellia plant in, continue to fill it with planting soil, compact the soil and water it.

Key points for camellia maintenance after changing soil

After planting the camellia, water it thoroughly to allow it to grow roots quickly, and place it in a well-ventilated and scattered light place to allow it to grow slowly. Do not fertilize it at this time, and do not expose it to the sun.