How to grow camellia in spring

1. Increase lighting

Camellias grown in pots need more light in the spring and should be placed in a sunny place. This is not only beneficial to its development and flowering, but also helps to increase the temperature. The sunlight in early spring is mild and can be received all day long. The sunlight in late spring is relatively strong and needs appropriate shade.

2. Ensure the temperature

In spring, its growth temperature must be maintained above 10 degrees. The temperature in early spring is unstable, and sometimes the temperature is the same as that in winter. At this time, do not remove the cotton wool and film covering the plant. You should wait until the climate stabilizes before removing them.

3. Water and fertilizer management

1. Watering

Camellias that are maintained outdoors will basically be frozen in the winter. After spring comes, no other operations are required for the time being, because the branches and leaves are frozen, including the roots are frozen in the soil, and moving them at will will damage them. At this time, you need to water the plant once to thaw the soil. After watering the plant, you don't need to worry about it for now. After the weather stabilizes, you can slowly increase the amount of watering. Spring is its growing season. At the beginning, water it once a week. In late spring, when the temperature rises, water it two to four times a week.

2. Fertilization

Like other flowers, fertilizing it follows the principle of applying small amounts of fertilizer frequently. It grows faster in spring and has comprehensive requirements for fertilizer. The preferred fertilizer is organic fertilizer. In early spring, when it is just beginning to sprout new buds, animal manure or bone meal is needed. These fertilizers are less irritating and easier to absorb. By late spring, its growth state has stabilized and you can just use rice water.