How to raise camellia flowers
As one of the top ten famous traditional flowers in China, camellia is popular for its elegant flower appearance and rich cultural connotation. This evergreen shrub not only has a flowering period of half a year, but also carries the aesthetic essence of oriental garden art. Mastering scientific cultivation methods and understanding the humanistic spirit behind the flower language are dual topics that every camellia lover needs to explore. Camellia scientific cultivation system Environmental regulation and light management Camellia shows the best growth trend in the temperature range of 18-25℃. It can tolerate low temperatures of-8℃ in winter, but continuous high temperatures above 35℃ require sunshade measures. It is recommended to use a combined lighting mode of direct morning light + noon scattering. The southbound balcony or the east side of the courtyard is an ideal cultivation location. The construction of the water cycle system adopts the irrigation principle of "seeing dry, seeing wet", and water needs to be replenished when the surface layer of the soil is 2cm dry. It is recommended to configure a ceramsite drainage layer, combined with the water-holding and gas-permeable characteristics of pine needle soil + perlite (3:1) matrix, can effectively prevent water accumulation and root rot. The air humidity needs to be maintained above 60%, and the leaves can be maintained moist through atomization and humidification. Nutrient replenishment strategy Apply fermented soybean cake water (1:50 dilution) every half month during the growth period, and apply potassium dihydrogen phosphate solution (800 times) during the bud appearing period. It is particularly recommended to spray alginins on foliar surfaces before flowering, which can increase the flower diameter by 15%-20%. Pay attention to avoid excessive nitrogen fertilizer causing luxuriant leaves and sparse flowers. Interpreting the cultural image of camellia: the spiritual symbol in Oriental aesthetics White camellia symbolizes holy love and is often used as a wedding decoration; the red variety represents humility and virtue, and the pink petals and golden stamens symbolize vitality that overcomes difficulties. In Jiangnan gardening, camellia is often matched with Taihu Lake stones to form a philosophical conception of combining strength and softness. Modern flower art application scenes Double-petal camellia bonsai is common in the flower market during the Spring Festival. Its leathery leaves can last for a half-month viewing period. In recent years, it has become popular to make single-petal varieties into immortal flower gift boxes, which are paired with bronzing cards to write flower language, making it an elegant choice to convey one's thoughts.
From the medicinal value recorded in the Compendium of Materia Medica to the landscape application of contemporary urban balconies, camellia has always built an aesthetic bridge between man and nature. By mastering the precise control of temperature, light, water and fertilizer, and understanding the emotional language carried by different colors, this ancient flower will continue to bloom in the new era.