How to care for camellias
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四季杜鹃 camellias are a variety of camellias that can bloom throughout the year, but require a temperature of 15 degrees or higher for maintenance, because they are flowers from the south, so low temperature is definitely not suitable. If you are growing them in the north, never let them overwinter outdoors. You must place them in an appropriate temperature indoors to grow and bloom normally. The leaves of杜鹃 camellias are similar in shape to azalea leaves, and they have a very strong blooming ability. Now they are commonly seen in the market and also in homes. How should we care for杜鹃 camellias to ensure they bloom in all seasons without any problems?
四季杜鹃 camellias prefer plenty of light, so we must ensure they get adequate sunlight. Compared to other camellias, they have stricter requirements for sunlight. In the process of maintenance, they can be exposed to half-day sunlight, but should avoid midday exposure. They can be exposed to sunlight before 11 a.m. and after 1 or 2 p.m. This adequate sunlight can prevent leaf sunburn, keep the leaves dark in color, and avoid the situation of not blooming due to excessive growth.
Fertilization is also very important when growing them, because they bloom continuously throughout the year. When the new side buds grow to a certain height and gradually age, flower buds will appear from the top, which is a characteristic of their blooming, and also the reason why they bloom in all seasons. Therefore, when choosing fertilizer, do not use pure phosphorus-potassium fertilizers, as pure phosphorus-potassium fertilizers will cause them to bloom only once or twice, and without nutrient supply in the later stage, the branches will not grow, and the flower buds will not appear. We should choose fertilizers that contain high levels of phosphorus and potassium as well as other elements, and supplement them 2-3 times a month during the growing season, which will not affect the growth of side buds and ensure continuous blooming.
Watering frequency also needs to be ensured. In indoor environments with poor ventilation, water should be given when the potting soil is half-dry or almost dry. Do not water frequently, otherwise it may cause waterlogging and root rot. In the process of maintenance, the soil must be breathable and permeable, which is a necessity for any plant. I usually use a mixture of nutrient soil and river sand in a 1:1 ratio to grow them, which is breathable, permeable, and nutrient-rich. Occasionally, I will also add a little pine needle soil to the soil to increase its acidity, because they are acid-loving flowers. If you do not add pine needles to the soil when preparing it, you should water the plants once a month with a solution of ferrous sulfate to prevent the soil from becoming alkaline, which could lead to yellowing leaves and no growth.
杜鹃 camellias are very easy to grow, they can bloom and grow in all seasons as long as the temperature is maintained between 15 to 25 degrees. However, when caring for them, it is essential to ensure good ventilation, provide adequate sunlight, use breathable and permeable soil, and choose fertilizers high in phosphorus and potassium. After they finish blooming, promptly remove the spent flowers, trim the long branches appropriately, and they will quickly grow side buds. After the side buds grow for a while and gradually age, flower buds will appear at the top to bloom. This way, they can bloom in all seasons, grow continuously, and not have any problems.
The above introduction on how to care for camellias and the methods and skills of camellia cultivation are provided for everyone to learn and understand!