How to grow tea tree flowers?

my country has a very long history of camellia cultivation. It is deeply loved by people because of its beautiful plant shape, dark green and shiny leaves, and bright and colorful flowers. Many people also want to grow this plant at home. So how to grow tea flowers? Let’s take a look below.

1. Lighting

Tea trees prefer a semi-shaded environment and need about four to five hours of sunlight a day. Of course, if it is in winter and spring, the light is softer and the climate is cooler, the light at this time is not too strong, so you can get as much sun as possible.

2. Humidity

Another key to growing camellia is to have a warm environment. Not only should the environment be kept warm, but also attention should be paid to maintaining a high air humidity. If the air is dry, you should find ways to increase the humidity. A simple way is to turn on a humidifier, or place a high tray at the bottom of the container, fill the tray with large expanded clay or pebbles, add some clean water, place the potted plant on the expanded clay, and do not let the water level exceed the expanded clay.

3. Soil

When caring for potted camellia, you must pay attention to providing slightly acidic soil, and you must adjust the pH value of the soil frequently in the later stages. Common peat soil, leaf mold, compost soil or other slightly acidic soil can be used to plant camellia. Some coarse-grained substrates can be added appropriately to increase the air permeability and drainage of the soil, including common coarse coconut shells, Akadama, medical stone and perlite .

4. Container

In addition to matching the soil for camellia, you also need to prepare suitable containers. Do not use large and deep ceramic pots as they have poor air permeability. Its roots grow relatively shallowly, so it is recommended to use small pots for shallow planting. You can choose more breathable gallon pots, root control pots, terracotta pots and Alice pots.

5. Watering

Camellia likes water more. If the soil in the pot is relatively dry, water it thoroughly. Don't let the soil dry out too much. Spray water to moisten when dry. You also need to water the plant regularly to keep the soil slightly moist, and there must be no stagnant water.

6. Fertilizer

When caring for camellia, be sure not to use too concentrated fertilizer, and do not fertilize too frequently. Be careful to apply fertilizer lightly and avoid using concentrated fertilizer. It is very afraid of too much fertilizer. If it is given too concentrated fertilizer or fertilized too frequently, its leaves will burn.

7. Pruning

When caring for potted camellia, do not prune it too frequently. After the branches and leaves of the potted camellia have grown vigorously, you can cut off the remaining flowers after it has bloomed. Some branches that have grown too long can also be properly cut off to ensure that the whole plant grows more evenly.

8. Pests and diseases

Camellia is most susceptible to two diseases, one is black mold and the other is anthracnose. After the disease occurs, just spray it with some Bordeaux liquid. If there are some tea moths on the camellia tree, the insect tips also need to be cut off.

That’s it