What type of soil is best for camellia trees
Let me tell you about the best soil for camellia trees and some related information about the cultivation methods and precautions for green plants. Next, the editor of this site will introduce you to it.
After the flowers fade every spring, it is a good time to repot and change the soil for camellia trees. Many flower enthusiasts are纠结 about what kind of soil is best for camellias, and I want to say that there is no best soil, as long as it is suitable for the growth of camellias. Pay attention to maintenance after planting, and it will not be a problem for the branches to flourish and bloom smoothly. Today, I will share three simple soil mixing methods for planting camellias, which are easy to operate and do not rot roots, and can be easily mixed in both the south and the north.
Requirements for the soil of camellia trees
The soil for planting camellias should have four characteristics: slightly acidic, loose and breathable, rich in humus, and no waterlogging. As long as these four characteristics are met and the maintenance method is not a problem, the general environment is suitable for the growth of camellias (air humidity and temperature should not be too low), and camellias can be well maintained. Many flower friends' camellias are prone to root rot, on one hand, because the soil is not loose and breathable enough, and the potting soil remains too wet after watering for a long time. On the other hand, it is because of excessive watering. Even if the soil is loose and breathable, always pouring too wet potting soil will rot the roots and cause decay. Therefore, choosing good soil for raising camellias can reduce the chance of root rot by about 50%. If the soil is not good and the maintenance is not very scientific, it is easy to have a pot of dead plants every year and not be able to bloom.
Three simple formulas for the soil of camellia trees
1. Garden soil + decomposed leaf mold + coarse sandWhen planting camellias, you can use local materials. Flower friends in the south can directly use garden soil, decomposed leaf mold, and coarse sand to plant camellias, with a ratio of about 4:4:2 between the three. If there is no coarse sand, the ratio of garden soil to decomposed leaf mold can be controlled at 4:6. Decomposed leaf mold contains general deciduous tree species and pine needle soil, which must be thoroughly decomposed before use. If the camellia grows healthy and you want it to grow better, you can also add a little well-rotted organic fertilizer (including soybean cake fertilizer and farmyard manure) to the above planting materials, with a ratio of garden soil : decomposed leaf mold : coarse sand : organic fertilizer = 3:4:2:1. If there is no coarse sand, the ratio of garden soil, decomposed leaf mold, and organic fertilizer is 4:5:1. When mixing, you can adjust the ratio according to the actual situation. For example, if there are not enough decomposed leaves in your leaf mold, you can add more leaf mold. If your leaf mold contains a lot of decomposed leaves, most of which are decomposed leaves, the ratio can be slightly reduced.
2. Decomposed leaf mold + coarse sand + organic fertilizerFlower friends in the north should pay attention when planting camellias because the garden soil in many places is neutral or slightly alkaline, which is not suitable for planting camellias. In this case, you can use decomposed leaf mold instead of garden soil. The ratio of decomposed leaf mold, coarse sand, and organic fertilizer is controlled at 7:2:1, which is very beneficial for the growth of camellias. Note that when choosing decomposed leaf mold, it is best to choose half soil and half decomposed leaves, and not too much decomposed leaves. Otherwise, after planting, the soil texture will be lighter, the camellia will not be stable, easily sway in the wind, and affect root growth. In addition, the soil with too many decomposed leaves cannot fit closely with the camellia roots, which may cause root death and inability to absorb nutrients and water normally. If there is no coarse sand or organic fertilizer, you can also choose not to add them. Using pure decomposed leaf mold to raise camellias can also grow well.
What type of soil is best for camellia trees
3. Garden soil + cinder + organic fertilizer (coarse sand)If there is no decomposed leaf mold at home and it is not convenient to get decomposed leaf mold, you can use garden soil, cinder, organic fertilizer, or coarse sand to configure the soil for planting camellias, with a ratio of 6:3:1. If there is no organic fertilizer and coarse sand, you can also use garden soil and cinder alone, with a ratio of about 7:3, ensuring it is loose and breathable. However, without organic fertilizer, although this method is simple and the camellias can survive, they may not necessarily flourish. Because cinder has no nutritional value, its main function is to enhance the looseness and breathability of the garden soil and prevent waterlogging. It is recommended to pay attention to root exterior fertilization later to supplement various nutrients needed for camellia growth.
Why add coarse sand to the soil for planting camellias
Some flower friends may ask: "Is it necessary to add coarse sand to the planting material for camellias? Can it be done without adding it?" When planting camellias, you can choose not to add coarse sand to the planting material. The main function of coarse sand is to enhance the looseness and breathability of the planting material and has no other special functions. However, coarse sand is very beneficial for the root growth of camellias. Only when the roots are flourishing can the branches and leaves flourish and bloom on time. For some camellias with root rot, pruning the rotten roots and planting with coarse sand for root growth has a higher survival rate than using other planting materials. Therefore, if there is coarse sand at home, adding a little when planting camellias is beneficial.
What to do if there is no decomposed leaf mold
What should some flower friends do if they have no decomposed leaf mold when planting camellias? If you are raising orchids or clivia, you can use the planting materials for orchids and clivia (containing well-rotted peanut shells, pine bark, etc.) to replace the decomposed leaf mold, mix it with garden soil, and it is also very good for planting camellias.
This article shares a comprehensive introduction to the best soil for camellia trees and related cultivation methods and precautions, hoping to bring some knowledge about green plants to green plant enthusiasts.