How to plant camellia trees
The editor introduces how to plant camellia trees and a brief overview of the cultivation and management of green plants and flowers. Here is a detailed introduction.
Camellia trees, also known as wild camellias, come in various colors such as red, purple, white, and yellow, and have good ornamental value, so many people enjoy planting them. Do you know how to care for camellias? What should be paid attention to in daily maintenance? Let's find out together.
1. Acidic Soil
If the branches of camellia trees grow slowly, produce few flowers, and do not increase in height, it is likely that the root system is not well-developed, and the most crucial factor for root growth is soil. Generally, poor and compacted soil is not suitable for growing camellias. To grow healthy camellias, choose slightly acidic soil, and you can add a large amount of decomposed leaf mold or well-rotted pine needle soil to the soil for growing camellias.
2. Sufficient Light
Camellias enjoy light, and they can be exposed to plenty of light in any season except summer. This will help them grow well. In summer, it is important to provide shade, and it can be placed in an environment with diffused light or half-day sunlight. Additionally, if the flower buds are blocked by the top leaves, the leaves should be removed to ensure the flower buds receive sunlight.
3. Suitable Temperature
Camellias are very sensitive to cold, and growth will stop or become very slow if the temperature is below 15 degrees Celsius. At temperatures above 15 degrees, they can grow and bloom normally. Therefore, maintaining a higher temperature is necessary for better growth and more flowers, while low temperatures can cause leaves and flower buds to fall, so caution is needed.
4. Watering and Fertilizing
The principle of watering camellias is to water thoroughly when the soil surface is dry, and the potting soil should be as loose and breathable as possible to prevent rotting roots and leaves. Generally, after the camellia produces flower buds, the amount of water should not be too much or too little, as it can easily cause the flower buds to dry out and fall. You can observe the surface soil of the camellia, and water immediately when it becomes white or slightly cracked. Additionally, since camellias prefer acidic conditions and dislike alkaline soil, you can add 2 drops of salt-free edible vinegar or fermented fruit peel water when watering.
The best time for fertilizing camellias is in May when the flower buds have just differentiated. You can generally apply phosphorus and potassium fertilizer every 15-20 days, about 3 times. Moreover, it is necessary to supplement phosphorus and potassium during the growth period of the camellia flower buds, which can be diluted with water at a ratio of 1000:1 and applied once every half month until the camellia flower buds fully open.
5. Thinning and Pruning
When the camellia flower buds grow to the size of soybeans, it is necessary to thin them. Generally, robust branches can retain 2 flower buds, while thin branches can retain 1. When thinning, simply break off the flower buds or cut off half of the flower buds with scissors, leaving 1/2 to drop off naturally.
6. Ensure Ventilation
When growing camellias indoors, it is important to maintain good ventilation, as poor ventilation can easily cause rotting leaves or leaf spots. If the ventilation is really poor, you can spray it with mancozeb once or twice a month.
Camellias are relatively easy to grow, and as long as the above details are noted, they grow quickly, become lush and bushy, and produce more flowers each year. Whether growing camellias in pots or outdoors, it is important to follow the above maintenance points.
The above sharing on how to plant camellia trees and a brief overview of camellia cultivation and management provides a comprehensive introduction, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.