What to do if the new leaves of camellia die

1. Cut off the dead leaves

After the newly grown leaves of camellia die, do not leave them on the plant but cut them off completely. First of all, it is not very beautiful and affects its ornamental value. Secondly, although these leaves are dead, the petioles may still absorb nutrients, causing the nutrients to be consumed in vain and unable to provide nutrients for growth.

2. Prune rotten roots

If you find that the new leaves are turning black and falling off, check whether there is a problem with the roots and see if there is any blackening or rot. If the roots are rotten, remove the plant and discard the rotten parts.

3. Stop watering

This situation may occur in camellia because it is watered too much, which causes water to accumulate in the soil, affecting the breathing of the roots. If this continues for a long time, the roots will rot. When the roots rot, the absorption function weakens, causing the new leaves to die. When you find that the new leaves have died, stop watering immediately and loosen the soil. Place it in a well-ventilated place with scattered light, and water it after the soil is dry. To determine whether it is dry, you can insert a wooden chopstick into the soil. If the top 3 centimeters of soil is dry, you need to water it.