The cultivation methods and precautions for four-season camellias
If you want to learn about the cultivation methods and precautions of four-season camellias, as well as the ingenious tips for growing camellias at home and related green plant content, the editor will introduce them next.
Introduction: There is a kind of flower that blooms in all seasons, with vibrant colors and easy to grow, making it perfect for a sunny balcony!
It is the four-season camellia, which comes in different colors, especially the bright red four-season camellia, which blooms very brightly and beautifully, bringing joy and festivity. When properly cared for, it has flowers blooming on its branches throughout the year, with glossy green leaves, lush growth, and a compact plant size. Whether on a large or small balcony, as long as there is sunlight, you can grow a pot.
Moreover, after its flowers fade, it continues to produce new buds, resulting in a much longer blooming period than other camellias, significantly increasing the time for enjoying the flowers. The flower shape is also very attractive, not prone to dropping buds or splitting petals. A single flower can bloom for a whole week. So, how should four-season camellias be cultivated and managed?
1. First, when growing four-season camellias, pay attention to soil mixing. The soil does not need to be too loose and breathable because its root system is not very developed. If the soil is too loose and has no stickiness, it is actually not conducive to its root growth.
Friends who have grown four-season camellias will find that they can grow well in ordinary soil, which is not very fertile and loose, such as garden soil, and even better than growing in purchased nutrient-rich soil.
So, when mixing soil, do not use only leaf mold, peat soil, or pure nutrient-rich soil. At least half should be ordinary soil, as this will help it grow better. You can also use ordinary red soil mixed with half river sand, which will allow its roots to grow normally and become strong and developed.
When changing pots or soil, do not break the root ball; you can change the pot with some of the old soil. Do not plant bare-root, as it will slow down the adaptation process and even affect its survival. You can add a small amount of organic fertilizer, such as fermented chicken or sheep manure, to the bottom of the pot.
2. When growing four-season camellias in the summer, if the temperature exceeds 30 degrees, do not expose it to direct sunlight at noon. Provide some shade and avoid keeping it in the scorching sun to prevent leaf damage. Otherwise, you can expose it to the sun more during other times.