How to plant camellia balsamina seeds

1. Sowing method

1. Seed collection: The seeds of Camellia Balsam are very small and grow inside the fruit. The fruit will automatically burst open when it is ripe. Therefore, it is best to collect seeds before the fruits mature, and then wait for the fruits to ripen after being picked.

2. Soil selection: Camellia balsamina does not have high requirements for soil. The soil should be loose and fertile, and should be watered appropriately to keep it moist, because it cannot be watered immediately after sowing.

3. Sowing: Sowing can be done by broadcasting. If there is a plug tray, it can also be done by spot sowing. Place the seeds on the surface of the potting soil and then cover with 3 mm of soil. If the temperature is controlled at around 20℃, seedlings will emerge within 7 days.

2. Maintenance conditions

1. Transplantation: Camellia balsamina seedlings can be transplanted and planted when they grow 4 true leaves. Stack a small amount of broken tiles at the bottom of the pot, then add a layer of river sand to increase drainage, and add an appropriate amount of animal manure on top as base fertilizer. You can also mix a little peat wood into the potting soil to help improve the pH of the soil, but not too much.

2. Light: After transplanting, the Camellia Balsam should be placed in a cool place to slow down the growth of the seedlings. It can be exposed to light after it grows normally. There should be sufficient sunlight in winter and shade in summer.

3. Watering: Camellia balsamina needs sufficient water during the growing period. Especially in summer, too dry soil in the pot will cause the plant to wilt, so keep it moist at all times and avoid waterlogging. You can also spray water on the leaves and the ground to increase the air humidity.

4. Fertilization: A thin layer of fertilizer can be applied to Camellia Impatiens once every ten days. Applying more nitrogen fertilizer during the growing season can help the plants grow taller and more lush. Once the height is suitable, apply less or no nitrogen fertilizer, otherwise it will cause the plants to grow too tall.