How to care for Four Seasons Camellia: Home Care Methods
Main content introduction: This article introduces how to care for Four Seasons Camellia at home and offers some tips for maintaining potted Four Seasons Camellias. Corrections are welcome if there are any mistakes!
By using some "techniques", Four Seasons Azalea Camellias can bloom all year round with large, colorful flowers that are loved by everyone.
Four Seasons Azalea Camellias are a variety of camellias that can bloom throughout the year, but they require a temperature of 15 degrees Celsius or above for proper care. As they are native to the south, low temperatures are not suitable. If you are growing them in the north, make sure not to leave them outdoors during winter. They must be kept in an appropriate indoor temperature to grow and bloom normally. The leaves of the Azalea Camellia resemble those of azaleas, and they have a very strong blooming ability. They are commonly found in the market and in homes. How should we care for the Four Seasons Azalea Camellias we purchase to ensure they bloom all year without any issues?
The Four Seasons Azalea Camellia enjoys plenty of sunlight. Compared to other camellias, it has stricter requirements for sunlight. During care, it can be exposed to half-day sunlight, but avoid direct midday sun. Morning sunlight before 11 a.m. and afternoon sunlight after 1 or 2 p.m. are sufficient to prevent leaf burn and maintain deep leaf color, avoiding the issue of non-blooming due to excessive growth.
Fertilization is also crucial. As it blooms continuously throughout the year, the new side buds grow to a certain height and gradually age. After aging, flower buds appear from the top, which is the characteristic of its blooming and the reason it blooms all year round. Therefore, when choosing fertilizer, avoid using pure phosphorus-potassium fertilizers, as they can cause it to bloom only once or twice, and later on, without nutrient supply, the branches won't grow, and flower buds won't appear. It's best to choose fertilizers with high phosphorus-potassium content and also containing other elements. Supplying this fertilizer 2 to 3 times a month during the growing season will not affect the growth of side buds and will ensure continuous blooming.
Watering frequency is also important. In areas with poor indoor ventilation, water the plant when the potting soil is half-dry or almost dry. Do not water frequently, as this can cause root rot. The premise of care is that the soil must be breathable and well-draining, which is essential for any plant. I usually use a mix of nutrient-rich soil and river sand in a 1:1 ratio for growing them, which ensures good breathability, water drainage, and nutrient content. Occasionally, I add a bit of pine needle soil to the soil to increase acidity, as they are acid-loving plants. If you don't add pine needle soil when preparing the soil, you should regularly water it with a solution of iron sulfate once a month to prevent the soil from becoming alkaline, which can cause yellowing leaves and poor growth.
The Azalea Camellia is very easy to care for, able to bloom and grow all year round, as long as the temperature is maintained between 15 to 25 degrees Celsius. However, proper ventilation, adequate sunlight, and well-draining soil are essential. Choose fertilizers with high phosphorus-potassium content. After blooming, promptly remove spent flowers, and prune long branches appropriately. This will promote the rapid growth of side buds, which will grow and age, and eventually produce flower buds at the top, ensuring continuous blooming and healthy growth without any issues.
The above is a comprehensive introduction to how to care for Four Seasons Camellias at home and the tips for maintaining potted Four Seasons Camellias. I hope it provides plant enthusiasts with some useful knowledge about green plants.