The secret of camellia care: how to care for the camellia you bought during the Chinese New Year

Placement

We just bought camellia, and everyone treasures it so much that we are afraid it will get cold no matter where we put it. We take good care of it, but in the end it either dies or grows poorly. In fact, camellia is very easy to grow. After buying it home, place it in an environment with good ventilation, sufficient light or scattered light, and a certain amount of air humidity. It can be placed in the balcony, living room, etc.

One thing you need to pay attention to is not to move the camellia pot easily. Frequently changing the position or turning the direction of the camellia can easily cause the camellia to drop leaves and buds, and in severe cases, it can even lead to the death of the plant.

Watering requirements

In general, camellia likes a moist soil environment. It cannot be too dry, nor can it be wet with water. In spring and summer, the soil can be kept moist but not wet. Autumn is the period of camellia bud differentiation, and this is the vigorous growth period of camellia. Water frequently to keep the soil moist. Keep the soil slightly dry in winter. Water at noon. It is best to use rainwater. Tap water needs to be exposed to the sun for two more days before use.

Fertilization tips

Camellias must be fertilized in thin layers and frequently. Generally, for a 30-centimeter flowerpot, apply about 20 grams of compound fertilizer at a time, and about 80 grams of cake fertilizer. For camellias in the bud stage, you can spray an appropriate amount of potassium dihydrogen phosphate to promote the opening of the buds.

Appropriate bud thinning

Too many flower buds can easily lead to insufficient nutrients for the plant, thus affecting flowering and even causing bud drop. Generally speaking, all the axillary flower buds and the flower buds covered by branches and leaves should be removed, leaving only the flower buds at the top of the camellia. This way the plant has enough nutrients to supply the flower buds to open, which is conducive to large and colorful flowers.

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