What to do if camellia leaves are frostbitten

1. Determine the degree of frostbite

After the camellia is damaged by frost, the extent of the damage needs to be determined first. If the degree of frost damage is severe, the entire camellia plant has lost its vitality, which means it has been frozen to death. In this case, there is basically no possibility of saving it. If it is only minor frostbite, it is still possible to save it and it can resume growth after treatment.

2. Cut off rotten leaves

After the camellia is frozen, some rotten leaves will appear. These leaves cannot continue to remain on the plant, as this will affect the appearance and make it look less ornamental. And even if placed in a warm environment, these leaves cannot recover, so they must be cut off in time.

3. Adjust the temperature

After frostbite, there are certain temperature requirements and special attention needs to be paid. If not handled properly, flowers that are not in danger may die. When camellia is frostbitten, its leaves will become hardened. At this time, you can move the camellia to a room with a temperature of about 5°C. After about 12 hours, the frozen soil will slowly melt, and the leaves will gradually recover and become soft. However, the small tender leaves will appear light brown, which is not a big deal.

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