Camellia, plant care and growing guide

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Camellia (Camellia japonica), is a plant native to Southeast Asia. It is often used as a potted plant and it decorates the room with both its flowers and leaves. In pots, it can reach a height of about 2 m. The leaves are elliptical, dark green on the upper side and light green on the lower side. The flowers are large, simple, or double, colored white, red, or pink. The flowering period is December-March.

Environmental conditions

Light. Camellia prefers bright spaces, but not direct sunlight.

Temperature. It is a plant sensitive to low temperatures, the minimum tolerated being 7-10° C. In hot weather, it can be taken outside and placed in a semi-shade.

Humidity. It needs a moderate substrate and atmospheric humidity.

Substrate. It prefers a slightly acidic substrate, with a pH of 5.5-6 and good drainage capacity. The plant does not tolerate stagnant water.

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Watering

It should be done regularly, preferably with rainwater (or non-calcareous water), at room temperature, so that the substrate is always kept damp. However, it is recommended to allow the substrate to dry slightly before you water the plant again.

Atmospheric humidity should be maintained at the optimum level by spraying the leaves.

Fertilization

It can be done twice a month, in spring-summer, with fertilizers for decorative flowering plants.

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Pruning

It tolerates shaping-cuttings if they are done in spring, after flowering.

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Repotting

It can be done in spring, at 3-5 years, if necessary. The plant should be moved to a larger pot, and the roots should be slightly shortened.

Propagation

The easiest way is through cuttings with partially lignified cuttings (in spring or fall) or with herbaceous cuttings (in summer), with a size of 5-8 cm. They should be rooted in a peat substrate, kept permanently moist.

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Read carefully and follow the instructions on the label of each product
Diseases and pests

Camellia can be attacked by aphids. And among diseases, the most common is downy mildew.

In addition:
  • excessive watering causes brown spots on the leaves. It is recommended to water the plant less frequently or with a smaller amount of water.
  • the sun’s strong rays cause burns and brown spots on the leaves.
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