What to do if camellia buds fall off

The causes and prevention of camellia bud drop

Camellia is afraid of wind and prefers a growing environment with sunlight, air circulation, warmth and humidity. The soil requirements are well-drained, loose and fertile sandy loam, either loess or humus soil.

According to the growth habits of camellia, we can definitely find out the reason for bud drop:

1. Unsuitable growing soil

The combination of soil is definitely the reason that affects its growth. If the soil is used improperly, such as using overly acidic soil or calcareous soil, the soil will lack trace elements such as iron and sulfur, which will lead to poor growth of camellia and then cause the camellia buds to fall.

Prevention and treatment methods

If the buds fall off due to unsuitable soil, you should spray ferrous sulfate solution into the soil to relieve the acidity of the soil. After a few days, you can water the plant and then maintain it normally.

2. Poor temperature

The growth temperature of camellia is generally required to be between 20 and 32 ℃. If the temperature is too high or too low, the camellia will stop growing and the buds will gradually fall.

In the cold winter, if the temperature exceeds 16 degrees, the plant will sprout prematurely and cause bud drop. If the temperature is below 5 degrees, it will stop growing and the buds will fall off. The temperature must be kept balanced and cannot fluctuate.

Prevention and treatment methods

If the temperature is too low, lower than the temperature required for its growth, you can place the camellia in a sunny place. When it is cold at night, you can keep it away from windows to avoid being blown by drafts.

3. Poor ventilation

Camellia requires a good air permeability in its growing environment, so when it is maintained indoors in winter, the plant will not be able to breathe due to lack of ventilation because the windows are not opened frequently. Over time, the flower buds will gradually wither.

Prevention and treatment methods

Pay attention to ventilation and place it away from windows, but be sure to ensure the normal growth temperature when ventilating. Ventilate it for a short period of time and it will be fine.

4. Pests and diseases

The main diseases and pests of camellia are sooty mold, gray spot, aphids, rust mites, etc. These diseases and pests can damage the leaves and buds of camellia, causing the buds to fall off.

Prevention and treatment methods

The most effective way to deal with pests and diseases is to spray them with medicine to kill them directly. Determine what disease it is based on its symptoms and then prescribe the right medicine.

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