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Camellias are beautiful, and camellia trees are expensive. In the flower markets of the north around the Spring Festival, a high-quality camellia tree can cost tens of thousands of yuan. Even so, it has not stopped the pace of those who love it. Why is that? Camellias are beautiful, and double-petaled camellias have high ornamental value, while varieties with bright colors are particularly appealing. The value of camellias is not only that; they also have significant uses and value in many other aspects. However, camellias are not easy to care for and have many taboos. Today, we will list five of them to see if you have been affected.
1. Camellias dislike direct sunlight
Small camellias are suitable for potting. In addition to the功劳 of artificial cultivation, there is another point: camellias are shade-tolerant and belong to shade plants. If the lighting in your home is not good, camellias can still adapt. In this regard, camellias dislike intense sunlight and are very sensitive to bright light. Under the intense sunlight, photosynthesis will weaken, and the leaves may be burned, causing scorch spots.
2. Camellias dislike extreme heat and cold
As mentioned above, the high price of camellias in the northern flower markets is partly due to the difficulty of meeting the temperature requirements in the north. The suitable growth temperature for camellias is between 18-24°C, which can be achieved in the early summer or early autumn in the north but is difficult to maintain due to the large temperature difference between day and night. Moreover, camellias fear high temperatures above 35°C and severe cold below 0°C, which are also difficult for the north to achieve.
3. Camellias dislike clay soil
Camellias prefer a moist environment, which requires good drainage of the soil. Planting camellias in clay soil can prevent their roots from fully extending, easily causing rot problems. If you want to grow a good camellia, it's best to use mountain soil or pine needle decomposed leaf soil as the main growing medium.
4. Camellias dislike excessive watering
Although camellias like a moist environment, this does not mean that they can be watered excessively. This is because camellia roots are relatively fragile, and excessive watering can cause poor ventilation, leading to root rot. Therefore, watering camellias should not be excessive.
5. Camellias dislike heavy fertilization
A good growth state of camellias is inseparable from the application of fertilizers, and camellias are also fertilizer-loving plants. However, be careful not to use heavy fertilizers. Many flowers are easily fertilized with thin fertilizers, which are beneficial for root absorption and do not harm small roots. The small pot space will not become compacted due to overly rich fertilizers.
There are many considerations when caring for camellias. Understanding the five taboos can help us better understand camellias, but if you want your camellias to bloom more and better, there is much more to learn. Moreover, the environment varies across our country, but camellia preferences are relatively fixed. In addition to understanding basic care conditions, it is also necessary to consider the environment you are in.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to how to care for and water camellias and explain the maintenance and precautions of camellias, hoping to bring some plant-related knowledge to plant enthusiasts.