Why won't the camellia flower buds open and why do they fall off?
The editor will tell you about the knowledge of why camellia flower buds take a long time to open and fall off, and welcome corrections if there are any mistakes!
Camellia enthusiasts often encounter the following questions:
1. The camellia flower bud has been growing for a long time, but it doesn't open. What's going on?
2. Some flower buds start to open and then wither. Why is that?
3. Some petals always have spots on them, as if they are rotting. How can this be avoided?
If you also have the above doubts, today's article sharing will definitely help you. Welcome to collect and share.
The above three questions seem to be different, but they may also be caused by the same reason. Let's analyze them one by one.
One, Why don't camellia flower buds open for a long time?
The flowering period of camellia is very long, usually starting from the summer to grow flower buds, and the flowering period often lasts from summer to early spring. This flowering period is almost half a year long.
Some friends may wonder, why are other people's camellias blooming, but mine are still in bud stage? When will they open? The blooming speed of camellia flower buds is closely related to temperature and fertilizer and water.
If the winter care environment is relatively warm, the growth speed of flower buds will be faster, and the natural flowering period will be earlier. If the ambient temperature is relatively low, the flower buds grow slowly, usually only opening in the spring.
In addition to the influence of temperature, fertilizer and water also directly affect the growth of camellia flower buds. Under the condition of sufficient fertilizer and water, the flower buds of camellia usually grow faster and bloom larger. Conversely, if there is a lack of fertilizer and water, the flower buds grow slowly, or even stop developing.
So, when encountering the situation where camellia flower buds don't open for a long time, don't worry. As long as the plant is healthy and the flower buds grow healthily, there's no problem. Keep the environment warm properly and apply potassium dihydrogen phosphate fertilizer frequently, and the camellia flower buds will bloom soon.
Two, Why do camellia flower buds easily wither and fall off?
Compared to the slow opening of camellia flower buds, enthusiasts are more worried about the problem of withering and falling off of flower buds. After taking care of them for a whole year, it's heartbreaking to see the flower buds fall off when they are about to bloom.
The most common reason for camellia flower buds falling off is a lack of fertilizer. Camellia is a plant that blooms with its life, and its flower buds grow particularly abundantly. If not pruned in time, a large number of flower buds growing at the same time can easily lead to a lack of fertilizer, which affects the development of flower buds, leading to slow or stopped development and eventually withering and falling off.
Why won't the camellia flower buds open and why do they fall off?
To avoid withering and falling off of camellia flower buds, the key is still prevention. The method is to thin the flower buds in time during the camellia flowering period, cut off some flower buds, and only keep some large ones. This way, the nutrients are concentrated (G-Y) for the growth of the remaining large flower buds, reducing the phenomenon of falling flower buds.
Of course, relying solely on thinning is not enough. Strengthening fertilizer and water is also very necessary. Especially for potted camellias, if they are not fertilized for a long time, even if fewer flower buds are retained, they are still prone to a lack of fertilizer, which manifests as withered and fallen flower buds. Therefore, during the flowering period, it is best to apply phosphorus-potassium fertilizer once a week to promote the growth of flower buds.
Three, Why do camellia petals have spots and rot?
The camellia has bloomed, but there are rotten spots on the petals. What's going on?
Most friends who encounter this situation are raising camellias outdoors. Because outdoor camellias often get rained on, especially when the flower buds are about to open, if they encounter long periods of rain, the petals of the camellia easily rot after getting wet, with mild rot manifesting as necrotic spots on the flower buds, affecting their appearance.
If you are raising camellias indoors and have encountered this problem, think back to whether you often spray water on the camellias or whether you get water on the flowers when watering or fertilizing.
When the camellia is about to open, it is recommended to avoid rain and not let water touch the petals when watering or fertilizing. This way, your camellia will bloom beautifully.
The above is an introduction to the reasons why camellia flower buds don't open and fall off, which can be used as a reference suggestion.