When do camellias bloom?
A detailed introduction about when camellias bloom and a brief overview of enjoying the flowering period of camellias, related to the experience of planting flowers. Let's take a look together.
The blooming season of camellias is approaching. If you observe, you will definitely find that whether it's potted camellias or those planted in the community, many flower buds have already appeared, ready to bloom. Camellias bloom in winter and spring, with some single-petaled, others double-petaled, some single-colored, and others mixed. Some have an extremely high number of petals, layered and overlapping, with perfect colors, very beautiful. There are many types of camellias, so flower lovers can choose the one they like.
Camellias are very suitable for planting on balconies. Not only do they have lush and vibrant foliage, but their large and colorful flowers resemble peonies and roses, bright and graceful. Blooming in the cold winter, they are really beautiful and delicate. They also have good cold resistance and are relatively easy to care for in the summer, just make sure to water them sufficiently. So, how exactly should we care for potted camellias to make them bloom more?
1. They prefer slightly acidic soil, so you can add some decomposed leaf soil or peat to the potting mix, as well as some coarse sand to improve drainage and aeration. When watering camellias, be sure to maintain a moist potting environment, but avoid waterlogging. Although camellias grow well in the south, with some attention to detail, they can also be easily cultivated in the north, blooming beautifully.
If the camellias in your home have not changed much over the past two or three years, with few blooms or not enough growth, remember to do one thing: change the soil, especially if it is very compacted or extremely sticky soil, which is not suitable for their growth.
When do camellias bloom?
Generally, repotting should be done after the camellias have finished blooming, in spring or autumn. No matter what kind of soil you use, it's best to add a little bottom fertilizer and make it fertile, loose, and well-aerated. If you don't want to mix your own soil, you can also use specialized camellia soil, which does not compact or become barren.
After changing the soil, you will also need to fertilize a few times later. They will grow well, new leaves will sprout, branches will grow more, and many more flower buds will appear, with lush green leaves, looking completely different.
2. Another point is that camellias love sunlight. Although they can grow normally in semi-shaded areas, if the light is too weak or insufficient, it will affect their blooming, the color of the flowers will not be as prominent, and the flower buds will not be as large. So, try to expose them to as much sunlight as possible, especially in spring and autumn. Although they are not very fond of fertilizer, some should still be provided.
3. Finally, let's talk about pruning camellias. Since their growth is not as fast as that of roses, there's no need for frequent pruning. If you're not particularly concerned about the shape of the plant, you can skip pruning for a year, allowing many flower buds to grow that year. However, if your potted camellia is small or just a young plant and has many flower buds, you can thin out some of the buds. This will result in larger, more beautiful, and attractive flowers. As the camellia flowering season approaches, follow three steps: keep it lush and green, increase the number of flower buds, and make the flowers large and colorful.
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