The Cultivation Method of Camellia
Camellia, with its elegant flower posture and evergreen characteristics throughout the year, has become a popular choice for home greenery. Mastering scientific cultivation methods can not only extend the blooming period but also enhance the plant's disease resistance. This article systematically analyzes the key points of camellia cultivation, from basic care to advanced techniques.
Environmental Regulation for Camellia Cultivation
Water Management Skills
Maintain soil moisture at 70% during the seedling stage, and it can be reduced to 50% for mature plants. Using the pot immersion method for irrigation is more beneficial for root absorption, watering every 3 days in spring and summer with leaf surface spraying, and changing to a尖嘴壶 (spout pot) to slowly pour water along the pot edge in autumn and winter.
Temperature Control Strategies
25℃ is the ideal growth temperature. When the temperature exceeds 32℃ in summer, start the cooling system: spray water twice a day (morning and evening) and use a shading net to filter 60% of the sunlight. In winter, use a double-layer protection method - inner layer PE insulation film + outer layer bamboo curtain, to ensure the temperature does not drop below 5℃.
Light Optimization Plan
Set up an adjustable shading frame to achieve light gradient management, expose to full sunlight for 3 hours in the morning, and switch to scattered light mode after 10 a.m. Regularly rotate the pot to ensure even light exposure from all directions, adjusting the plant's position every 15 days.
Daily Care Points for Camellia
Substrate Proportion Standard
Use a golden ratio of 5:3:2 (decayed leaf soil: river sand: perlite), add pine needle soil every quarter to improve the pH level. Lay a 3cm thick layer of ceramsite as a drainage layer to effectively prevent waterlogging and root rot.
Nutrition Supply Cycle
Apply camellia-specific fertilizer every 20 days during the growing period, and increase the application of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers (diluted 1200 times) during the budding period. Apply bone meal organic fertilizer before winter dormancy to enhance the plant's cold resistance.
Seasonal Management Techniques for Camellia
Spring Bud Promotion Plan
Combine pruning to thin out buds, retaining 2-3 strong bud points at the top of the main branches. During the germination period, spray with brassinolide to increase the germination rate of new buds by 40%.
Summer Protection Measures
Set up a double-layer shading system: an outer layer of black shading net with 30% light transmission and an inner layer of white reflective film. Start the micro-spray system during high temperatures to maintain air humidity between 65%-75%.
Through scientific and systematic care and management, camellia can achieve an ornamental effect of over 200 days of flowering per year. It is recommended to establish a care log to record temperature and humidity changes and the plant's response, gradually forming a personalized care plan.