Camellia cultivation methods and precautions

1. Soil

Potting soil is important to the growth of camellia, so you need to be cautious when choosing the soil. Usually, it is mainly composed of soil with high humus content and slightly acidic content, which can meet its soil needs.

2. Temperature

Camellia is afraid of both high and low temperatures, so the best temperature is between 18 and 25 degrees. If the temperature is too high or too low, it will affect its growth, especially in winter. It should be moved back into the room for maintenance. When there is sunshine at noon, it can be moved to the balcony. In summer, avoid excessive exposure to the sun and high temperatures.

3. Watering

Camellia likes a humid place, so water is very important to it, but make sure to water it in moderation, not too dry or too wet, otherwise it will affect root growth. If it is summer, you can water it more to facilitate its growth. If it is winter, you need to reduce the amount of watering and water it once every 2 to 3 days to prevent frost damage.

4. Fertilization

Camellia likes fertilizer, so when caring for it, the amount of fertilizer must be sufficient, especially during the growing season. In addition to adding fertilizers that are beneficial to growth, phosphorus fertilizers must also be added to promote brighter flowers in the later stage. But remember not to apply too much fertilizer, otherwise it will affect the growth of the roots.

5. Regular

Pruning is also very important in maintenance. When there are too many flower buds, regular pruning is required to cut off the weak branches and arrange the flower buds. This will help it absorb nutrients better.

6. Pests and diseases

Camellia is very easy to breed diseases and pests, the most common of which is black mold, which is extremely harmful to the plant. Therefore, it is necessary to spray it with some medicine during the period when it is susceptible to diseases and pests to prevent disease and pest attack, so as to facilitate its better growth.