Cultivation methods and precautions of Camellia sasanqua

Farming methods

illumination

Camellia sasanqua prefers shade by nature, so it grows best in a semi-shade and semi-sun environment.

Strong summer sunlight may burn its leaves and buds, causing them to curl and fall off, but proper light is needed to encourage the flowers to bloom and bloom profusely.

soil

Camellia sasanqua is suitable for growing in loose, fertile, well-drained acidic sandy soil. Alkaline soil and clay are not suitable for growing Camellia sasanqua. The best soil is humus-rich, moist, slightly acidic soil with a pH value of 5.5-6.

temperature

Camellia sasanqua is cold-resistant, but if planted in pots, the temperature should generally not be lower than -2℃. The most suitable growth temperature is 18℃-25℃.

Watering

Watering must be thorough. In summer, water once in the morning and evening every day, and in winter, water once every few days. Except in winter, you should also spray water on the leaves every few days to keep the leaves clean.

Fertilization

It is suitable to apply light fertilizer to Camellia sasanqua, especially in the seedling stage.

Generally, human urine can be applied once or twice in February and March to promote the growth of branches and leaves; cake fertilizer water can be applied once in April and May to promote the differentiation of flower buds; phosphorus fertilizer can be applied once in September and October to promote good flowering and also help it survive the winter.

Matters Needing Attention in Planting Camellia Sasanqua

Shade in midsummer

In midsummer, the camellia sasanqua needs to be shaded and avoided from strong sunlight at noon. It can be exposed to more sunlight in the morning and evening, which is beneficial to the differentiation and development of flower buds.

Stay warm in winter

In winter, the camellia sasanqua should be moved indoors for the winter, and can be kept under a shade in other seasons.

The room temperature should not exceed 7℃ in winter, and is best between 3℃ and 6℃.

The potting soil should be suitable

For potted camellia, it is best to choose a loose, fertile, well-drained, slightly acidic culture soil.

In the north, it is suitable to use culture soil made mainly of leaf mold or peat soil.