How to care for potted camellias: home care methods
Today, I will explain in detail how to care for potted camellias and the planting and management of green plants and flowers. Let's take a look together!
Camellias, also known as wild camellias, have bowl-shaped petals and come in single and double layers. The colors range from red, white, pink, purple, yellow, etc., and are very beautiful.
The flowering period is also quite long, and this period is also the season for them to bloom. The general time frame for flowering is from October to the following May, with the peak blooming period usually from January to March. That is to say, around the New Year, the flowers are in full bloom.
So, buying a pot of camellias with flower buds now is also a good choice.
However, the problem is that many people don't know how to care for camellias after buying them.
In fact, it's not difficult to care for camellias, just knowing their soil requirements and suitable temperatures is almost enough.
When potting camellias, the soil requirements are relatively high.
About three points are needed: one is slightly acidic, one is the need for humus, and another is that most potted plants need to pay attention to is that the bottom of the potting soil needs to be loose and breathable.
Elaborating a bit, slightly acidic means a pH between 5.6-6.6.
When watering, you can add a little diluted household vinegar to mitigate.
Then, the bottom of the potting soil needs to be loose and breathable, generally by adding some broken tiles or commonly used small stones at the bottom of the pot.
Knowing the soil requirements of camellias, you also need to understand the suitable temperature for camellias.
How to care for potted camellias at home
Camellias prefer a temperature range of 18-25 degrees Celsius. It's best within this range, slightly higher or lower won't matter much.
However, with the current weather in the north, they should be placed indoors. And at noon, they can be placed on the windowsill for a short while.
Of course, the time should not be too long, and if there is harsh sunlight, it's best to pull the curtains!
Additionally, camellias don't require too much fertilizer.
Therefore, during their growth process, you can choose to fertilize less or not at all. And when watering, keep the soil basically moist, not too dry or too wet.
The above-mentioned home care methods for potted camellias and the experience of camellia planting and management of green plants and flowers hope to bring you help in life!