Use a large or small pot for Camellia sasanqua

Use a large or small pot for Camellia sasanqua

The flowerpot for camellia sasanqua should be selected according to the size of the plant. When growing camellia sasanqua seedlings, it is sufficient to provide it with a flowerpot with a diameter of about 20 cm. The flowerpot should have many drainage holes at the bottom. If the flowerpot is too large, water will easily accumulate and cause root rot.

Growing environment: Camellia sasanqua prefers warm and humid environment, and has good cold resistance. The suitable temperature for the plant's growth is 15-25℃. It has high requirements for water and needs to be watered every day during the growing period.

Repotting time: Camellia sasanqua needs to be repotted every 2-3 years. It can be repotted in spring and autumn because the weather is relatively mild during these two periods and the plant can resume growth quickly.

Use a deep or shallow pot for Camellia sasanqua

The root system of Camellia sasanqua is not particularly developed and does not grow deep, so it is usually planted in a shallow pot, which is more conducive to the growth of the plant. If the pot is too deep, it will be difficult to control the amount of water.

The best pot for Camellia sasanqua is a porous clay pot. This type of pot has good permeability and is not prone to water accumulation, making it suitable for plant growth.

How to repot Camellia sasanqua

First, remove the camellia from the old pot, then trim off all the old roots, dead roots, and spiral roots, and disinfect the wounds. Put nutrient soil in the new pot, put the plant in it, and fill the soil and compact it.