What points should be noted in spring care for camellias?

Camellias are a relatively popular flowering plant; after blooming, their flower colors and shapes are extremely beautiful, and they are deeply loved by people. Spring is the peak blooming season for camellias, and care at this time is extremely important. So how should camellias be cared for in spring? Let's learn about it together.

1. Ambient temperature

Chen Jianhua is neither cold-tolerant nor heat-tolerant, and the most suitable temperature for growth is between 18-25 degrees, so the temperature of the care environment should not be too low or too high, otherwise it will affect its growth and development. Especially in early spring, the indoor temperature should be kept above 3 degrees, otherwise it will cause frost damage; after the growing points are frostbitten, they cannot grow normally, which will delay flowering and may even prevent blooming.

2. Watering and fertilizing

Camellias like a moist environment, so care is needed: the growing medium should not be too dry or too wet, nor should it alternate between dry and wet. In spring, more watering can be done, as this helps its flower bud differentiation. It is best to water onto the leaves, as this can increase air humidity and help it bloom. After its flowers fade, fertilizing should begin. It is best to mix rapeseed cake fertilizer and compound fertilizer together; if there is no cake fertilizer, water the potting soil thoroughly and then sprinkle on compound fertilizer. Use a moderate amount of fertilizer: vigorous plants can be given more, less vigorous ones less, and stunted seedlings must not be fertilized.

3. Pruning flower branches

Pruning camellias is relatively important. Generally, branches that affect the tree shape and diseased or weak branches are cut off, along with tidying up the flower buds. Once the flower buds are too dense, they should also be thinned out. After the flowers fade, they should also be removed promptly, removing spent flowers and fallen leaves to keep the pot surface clean, which can reduce nutrient consumption and also reduce many pests and diseases.

4. Environmental ventilation

The growing environment of camellias has relatively high requirements for air circulation, and it is suitable for growing in a breezy environment, but it is also afraid of northwest winds and strong winds, because they cause the plant's water to evaporate too quickly and the water supply and demand to lose balance, which is not conducive to camellia growth. Therefore, during care, attention must be paid to ventilation, especially when caring for them indoors, where they must be placed in a well-ventilated environment.

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