How to Care for Tea Flowers: Home Care Methods
Today, let's delve into the home care methods for tea flowers and the care methods for newly transplanted camellias, sharing related experiences in flower planting. Below, I will provide you with detailed answers.
Camellias, also known as "wild camellias," are native to Eastern China. There are many varieties of camellias, ranking eighth among China's "Top Ten Famous Flowers." Camellias come in various colors, including red, purple, white, yellow, and more. When growing camellias at home, it is necessary to prepare a potting soil mixture of decomposed leaf soil, coarse sand, and organic mixed fertilizer. Camellias enjoy sunlight and need to be moved to a place with adequate light for cultivation. Let's now discuss the specific home care methods for camellias.
1. Preparing the Potting Soil
Camellias are quite particular about soil requirements and need a fertile, loose, and well-draining humus soil. A mixture of decomposed leaf soil and coarse sand can be used as the potting soil for camellias. The soil should have enough gaps to facilitate root respiration.
2. Suitable Temperature
The most suitable temperature for camellia growth is between 18°C and 25°C, while the best temperature for flowering is between 10°C and 20°C. Temperatures above 35°C can cause leaf burns. In winter, the plant should be moved indoors, with the growth temperature controlled above 5°C.
3. Sufficient Sunlight
Camellias are semi-shaded flowers, requiring timely shade in summer. In winter, they need to be moved to a well-lit indoor area. Sufficient sunlight is beneficial for camellia growth. During the bud differentiation period, camellias need 12 hours of sunlight daily to form flower buds. Without adequate sunlight during the growth process, the plant may grow poorly.
4. Watering and Fertilizing Control
When growing camellias at home, be sure to control the watering amount, generally watering once a week. Camellias enjoy fertilizer and need ample nutrients to bloom. During the growing period, apply a compound fertilizer of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium every 10-15 days. During the flowering period, fertilization should be controlled, as it may not be conducive to the plant's growth.
5. Proper Pruning
Generally, the flowering period of camellias is from January to April. After flowering, appropriate pruning is needed to promptly remove withered and old branches. Pruning long branches can promote the growth of more flower buds, resulting in more and brighter flowers.
6. Preventing Diseases and Pests
The main diseases of camellias include ring rot, anthracnose, and leaf spot diseases, which can be prevented with 800 times of Thiram or 500 times of carbendazim. The main pests include red spiders, aphids, and scale insects, which can be controlled by mixing 15mL of cypermethrin with 20mL of dimethoate.
The detailed content on how to care for tea flowers at home and the care methods for newly transplanted camellias has been introduced above. I hope it can be of help to you!