How to Plant Camellias
A tip for life, introducing how to plant camellias and a detailed explanation of the cultivation techniques of camellias in the field of green plants and flowers. Next, the editor will introduce to the netizens.
Camellia, also known as wild camellia or camellia. It is a shrub or small tree of the Camellia genus of the Theaceae family. There are many varieties of camellias, about 2000 species, divided into 3 major categories and 12 flower types. There are 308 varieties in China.
To cultivate camellias well, one should first understand the growth habits of camellias.
Camellias fear wind and prefer sunlight, and the best planting environment should have high terrain and good air circulation. They prefer a warm and humid environment, with loose and fertile sandy loam, loess, or humus soil, and well-drained acidic soil. The pH value should be between 5.5-6.5. Only acidic soil can ensure vigorous growth. If the soil is alkaline, it will not grow well, or even die.
Key Points for Camellia Cultivation
(1) Soil: Loose, fertile, and well-drained. It must be acidic sandy loam or clay loam. Potting soil mix: A, decomposed leaf soil + peat soil + river sand + decomposed organic matter = 3+3+3+1. B, decomposed leaf soil 4 parts + garden soil 2 parts + river sand 2 parts + decomposed organic matter 2 parts. Decomposed organic matter: pine needles, soybean cakes, chicken manure, animal bone meal, etc.
How to Plant Camellias
(2) Water: The environmental humidity should be sufficient. Spray water to increase humidity when dry. Also, water regularly to keep the soil slightly moist, and absolutely no waterlogging. Add a proper amount of ferrous sulfate solution (water: ferrous sulfate = 500:1) to the daily watering. Water once 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 soil is slightly moist.
(3) Light: Prevent direct sunlight in summer, do a good job of shading, and prevent burns. Full sunlight in spring, autumn, and winter.
(4) Temperature: The suitable growth temperature is between 18-25 degrees Celsius. Leaves will burn if the temperature exceeds 35 degrees Celsius in summer. The temperature should not be lower than 5 degrees Celsius in winter. Shade the plants or place them under trees or in shaded areas when the temperature is above 30 degrees Celsius.