The Cultivation Techniques and Management of Camellia Trees
Regarding the cultivation techniques and management of camellia trees and tips on how to grow them, the following is an introduction by the editor for netizens.
Camellia, also known as wild camellia or camellia flower, belongs to the genus Camellia of the tea family, which is a shrub or small tree. There are numerous varieties of camellias, with about 2,000 types, divided into three major categories and 12 flower types. China already has 308 varieties.
To cultivate camellias well, one should first understand their growth habits.
Camellias are susceptible to wind and prefer sunlight, with the best planting environment being a high and airy location. They enjoy a warm and humid environment, with soil that is loose, fertile, sandy loam, loess, or decayed soil, and well-draining acidic soil. The pH value should be between 5.5 and 6.5. Only acidic soil allows for vigorous growth. If the soil is alkaline, the plant may grow poorly or even die.
Key Points for Camellia Cultivation
(1) Soil: Loose and fertile with good drainage. It must be acidic sandy loam or clay loam. Potting mix: A, decayed leaf soil + peat soil + river sand + decomposed organic matter = 3+3+3+1. B, decayed leaf soil 4 parts + garden soil 2 parts + river sand 2 parts + decomposed organic matter 2 parts. Decomposed organic matter includes pine needles, soybean cakes, chicken manure, animal bone meal, etc.
The cultivation techniques and management of camellia trees.
(2) Water: The ambient humidity must be sufficient. Spray water to increase humidity when it's dry. Also, water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist, and never allow waterlogging. Add a small amount of ferrous sulfate solution (water: ferrous sulfate = 500:1) to the water for everyday watering. Water every 5-7 days in spring, 2-3 days in summer, 4-7 days in autumn, and 7-10 days in winter to ensure the potting mix remains slightly moist.
(3) Light: Prevent direct sunlight in the summer and do a good job of shading to prevent scalding. Full sun in spring, autumn, and winter.
(4) Temperature: The suitable growth temperature is between 18-25 degrees Celsius. Leaves may scorch if the temperature exceeds 35 degrees Celsius in the summer. The temperature should not be lower than 5 degrees Celsius in winter. Shade the plant or place it under a tree or in a shaded area when the temperature is above 30 degrees Celsius.