When do camellias bloom?
Today, the editor elaborates on the topic of when camellias bloom and the techniques for planting camellias, followed by an introduction for netizens.
When camellias start to form flower buds, three things should be done now to ensure a profuse blooming during the flowering period.
Camellias are one of the traditional famous flowers in China, known for their graceful posture, lush and glossy leaves, and diverse flowering, which have always been loved by flower enthusiasts. It usually takes a few months for camellias to bloom from the formation of flower buds to actual flowering. Now it is mid-July, and many flower enthusiasts' camellias have started to form flower buds. If no flower buds appear on the plants in July and August, there may be no flowers to enjoy during the blooming period. So, how to care for camellias during this period to promote the rapid growth of flower buds?
One, the water should not be too abundant.
Camellias usually start to grow flower buds in June and July each year, which is the transition from the vegetative growth stage to the reproductive growth stage. Proper care at this time is very important. If the care is improper, the plant cannot differentiate normal flower buds to form flowering buds.
Firstly, watering should be controlled. Although summer is the time of fastest water evaporation due to high temperatures, why is it necessary to control water? If camellias have already grown a lot of flower buds by July, there is no need to control the water. Water control is mainly for those plants that are growing vigorously but show no signs of forming flower buds.
Because too vigorous plant growth, combined with abundant water supply, will accelerate the growth of branches and leaves, neglecting the normal differentiation of flower buds. By reducing watering, a sense of crisis can be created for the plant, prompting it to differentiate flower buds and grow quickly.
In the summer, with high temperatures and rapid water evaporation, water control should also be reasonably managed to avoid excessive drought in the potting soil, which can cause yellowing and falling leaves. Generally, watering should only be done when the inner 2 to 3 centimeters of the potting soil are completely dry, and this should be maintained for about a month or until flower buds appear, after which normal watering can be resumed.
Two, supplement nutrients to promote flower bud growth.
For home gardening, it is also necessary to master the method of fertilization properly. Different flowers have different nutrient needs at different growth stages. Random fertilization can not only fail to work but also affect normal growth and flowering.
Take camellias as an example. In July and August, when they are growing flower buds and flowers, excessive application of nitrogen fertilizer will promote the plant to continue growing branches and leaves, affecting flower bud formation, and there may be no flowers during the blooming period.
Camellias usually bloom in which month?
During the growth stage, the plant transitions from vegetative growth to reproductive growth. Phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can promote flower bud formation and flowering, so more phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be supplemented. For example, using the commonly used phosphorus and potassium fertilizer, monopotassium phosphate, dilute 1 gram in 1000 times the amount of clear water and pour it directly into the flower pot to provide sufficient nutrients, which can help the plant form flower buds and grow more flower buds.
Three, appropriately accept sunlight.
Camellias prefer to grow in semi-shady environments. In the summer, with too strong sunlight, many flower enthusiasts move their potted plants to shady and well-ventilated areas, which can prevent the plants from receiving sunlight for a long time and affect the normal formation of flower buds.
Flowering plants need abundant nutrients to grow and bloom, and the nutrients required for plant growth need to be converted through photosynthesis. Although camellias are afraid of strong sunlight, they should be placed in an area with scattered light during the summer when forming flower buds to fully receive sunlight, which is conducive to the plant differentiating flower buds and forming flower buds.
In other seasons, especially winter and spring, are also important periods for camellias to form flower buds. If conditions allow, try to expose them to more sunlight, which is very beneficial for the plant's flowering.
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