How to Plant Camellia Seedlings
Today's experience sharing: How to plant camellia seedlings and knowledge about the cultivation techniques of camellia seedlings in the field of floriculture. Let's learn about it together next.
Camellia, also known as wild camellia, is a common name for various plants and horticultural varieties of the Camellia genus in the Theaceae family. It is native to China and its cultivation history in China can be traced back to the Shu Han period from 221 to 263 AD. People love its graceful shape and beautiful, abundant flowers, widely planted in gardens and homes. Let's learn together how to cultivate camellia seedlings.
One, Potting Soil
For the choice of flower pots, you can use new mud-fired pots with a deeper bottom, which should be soaked in water for 1 to 2 days and then dried before use.
In terms of soil selection, camellias have higher requirements, needing loose, well-ventilated soil with a high humus content and a pH value between 5 and 6.5, and alkaline or heavy clay soil should not be used. A mixture of 5 parts sandy loam, 3 parts decomposed leaf soil, and 2 parts fine sand can be used.
Two, Light
Camellias are semi-shady plants, and special attention should be paid to controlling light during the seedling stage. In the summer, when sunlight is strong, they should not be exposed to direct sunlight and should be placed in a semi-shady environment. In autumn, which is the budding period for camellias, light exposure can be gradually increased. In winter, they can be placed in a well-lit area indoors.
Three, Temperature
Camellias prefer warmth and are sensitive to cold, with a temperature range of 18 to 25 degrees Celsius being most suitable for their growth. Temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius can burn their leaves. Although they can temporarily tolerate temperatures as low as -10 degrees Celsius in winter, it's best to keep them in a warm indoor environment to avoid frostbite.
Four, Watering
Watering should not be excessive, just enough to keep the soil moist. If the soil is too wet or waterlogged, it can affect the growth of camellias, initially causing yellowing and leaf drop, and later possibly leading to root rot.
Five, Fertilization
Camellia seedlings do not need to be fertilized immediately after being potted. Fertilization can be done about 3 months later when they are slightly stronger, using diluted soybean cake fertilizer.
Six, Pruning
When camellia seedlings are first potted, it is necessary to prune crossed branches, dense branches, dry and withered branches, weak and diseased branches, and flower buds to reduce nutrient consumption and promote their subsequent growth and development.
Seven, Ventilation
When spring temperatures start to rise, ventilation is needed for camellias to prevent damp environments from fostering diseases that can harm the defenseless camellia seedlings.
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