Reasons and solutions for camellia leaf shedding

There are many people who love to grow camellia at home, but during the maintenance process, many flower lovers will encounter the problem of large-scale camellia leaf falling. The growth condition of camellia can often be understood by observing its leaves. If the leaves are shiny, brightly colored, full and upright, this usually means that the camellia is growing healthily and vigorously. On the contrary, if the leaves are dull, light in color, weak, or appear to be drooping, or have dry edges or tips, this is usually a sign of poor camellia growth. Below we will mainly learn the reasons and solutions for camellia leaf shedding.

1. A small amount of fallen leaves

If the newly purchased camellia has flower buds but not many fallen leaves, it is recommended to cut off the flower buds to reduce nutrient consumption. Place the plant in a well-ventilated environment and spray the leaves with fungicides such as mancozeb, carbendazim or methyl thiophanate, and also water the potting soil. Observe for about a week. If the leaves stop falling, it means the root system is not seriously damaged and you can resume normal maintenance.

2. Continuous leaf fall

If your camellia is still shedding leaves in large quantities after following step one, this may mean that there is a serious problem with the root system. At this time, you need to change the pot, thoroughly clean the roots, cut off rotten roots and dry roots, and properly prune the branches, remove weak branches and overly long branches to reduce nutrient consumption. After repotting, use soil with good air permeability and water thoroughly. Add rooting solution and carbendazim to the water to promote root growth and prevent root rot again.

3. Seedling stage

After repotting, in order to help the camellia recover quickly, you can cover the plant with a plastic bag to increase the temperature and humidity. Insert bamboo or wooden sticks around the edge of the pot and place the plastic bag over the entire plant, leaving ventilation holes at the bottom. Open the vents for 15 minutes each day and spray with water as needed to moisturize. If the surface of the potting soil is dry, water it thoroughly in time. During the seedling acclimatization period, the temperature should be kept above 15 degrees and no fertilizer should be applied to avoid problems occurring again.

If you follow these steps, your camellia will gradually adapt to its new environment and begin to grow new leaves and branches. Once the new leaves unfold, you can gradually remove the plastic bag, increase light, and resume normal care. This way, the camellia will grow healthily in your home and bloom regularly in future years.

In general, the common cause of camellia leaf drop is usually root problems caused by environmental changes. By timely cutting off the flower buds, spraying fungicides, repotting and properly slowing down the seedlings, you can effectively help the camellia recover its health and adapt to the new environment. Proper care will ensure that your camellia blooms year after year and avoid problems.