When does the camellia tree bloom?
Introduction to the article: An introduction to when the camellia tree blooms and a brief overview of the flowering period of ornamental camellias in the field of green plants and flowers. The following is a detailed introduction for you.
Many people think that it is difficult to grow camellias, but in fact, it is because they have not mastered the correct care techniques. Even when grown as a potted plant, camellias can maintain blooming every year. Camellias are a warm-temperate plant that originally grew in the hilly areas of China.
It is necessary to understand the original growing environment of camellias in advance so that we can simulate the growing environment of camellias and provide them with suitable conditions. Camellias do not like very hot weather and are also afraid of frost. Growing them as indoor potted plants is a good choice, but it is easy to have problems with insufficient air humidity, alkaline potting soil, and insufficient lighting when caring for camellias indoors.
Camellia leaves are green, the leaf shape is pleasant, the leaf surface is glossy, and the flowers are bright and colorful, making them popular with many people. There are many varieties of camellias now, with different colors, and even double-petaled and mixed-color varieties.
Camellias usually bloom in winter. To make camellias produce flowers, it should be warm and cool in summer with long periods of sunlight. For camellias grown as potted plants, they should be shaded appropriately in the afternoons of summer. In winter, they require a cool environment with temperatures between 8 to 12 degrees Celsius and short periods of sunlight.
These are some of the climatic conditions for camellias to form flower buds. If frost occurs during flowering, the flower buds will quickly wither. In general, to care for potted camellias, it is necessary to avoid too hot in summer or too cold in winter. The best place to grow camellias is in the subtropical regions of China, and friends in the north can only grow them as indoor potted plants.
Like many subtropical flowers, camellias prefer slightly acidic soil, similar to common azaleas, gardenias, and jasmines. In places where gardenias and jasmines grow well, planting camellias will also thrive.
When does the camellia tree bloom?
When growing camellias in pots, it is necessary to prepare more compost soil, decayed leaf soil, as well as some perlite or coarse sand. The ratio of the three is 5:3:2. Adding more compost soil is beneficial in maintaining the soil slightly acidic and avoiding soil becoming alkaline.
It is best to use special fertilizers for camellias, and there are also specialized camellia fertilizers on the market. Acidic fertilizers can also be used to prevent the potting soil from becoming alkaline. Camellias bloom in winter, and the fertilizing period usually starts from May and continues until September to October. Do not fertilize after October.
Especially in some colder areas, if fertilizing close to winter, it can cause new tender leaves and buds to emerge, which are easily frostbitten and can also prevent tender branches and leaves from forming flowers.
The most important thing to note when caring for camellias indoors is to maintain a high humidity environment. In summer, it is necessary to maintain higher air humidity and ensure good ventilation, which is to prevent high temperatures from affecting the growth of camellias. Higher air humidity can also lower the temperature.
Caring for potted camellias does not require excessive pruning. Generally, it is only necessary to cut off the残花 (withered flowers) after flowering to avoid nutrient consumption. Just cut off some withered branches and leaves or those infected with diseases and pests. Overgrown branches and leaves can also be cut off, but no further pruning is needed for healthy branches and leaves.
A robust potted camellia does not need to be watered frequently. Generally, it is sufficient to water thoroughly only when the soil is completely dry, unless the weather is very hot and the environment is dry, in which case it needs to be watered more frequently. Before each watering, you can check the moisture status of the potting soil. If the soil is dry about three centimeters below the surface, you can water it thoroughly. Each watering should be thorough, slowly pouring into the potting soil until excess water comes out of the bottom drainage hole.
These are some tips for caring for camellias. The best temperature for potted camellias in winter is above 5 degrees Celsius. Even for more cold-tolerant camellia varieties, they should be moved indoors in time to avoid frostbite.
The above information (Green Plant Enthusiast Network) introduces when the camellia tree blooms and a brief introduction to the flowering period of ornamental camellias for your reference.