Camellia, also known as "Camellia", is native to eastern China. There are many varieties of camellia, ranking eighth among China's "Top Ten Famous Flowers". Camellia flower colors include red, purple, white, yellow and other colors. In the process of raising camellia at home, you need to prepare potting soil using leaf mold soil, coarse sand and organic mixed fertilizer. Camellia loves light, so the plants need to be moved to a place with sufficient light for cultivation. Next, I will tell you in detail how to grow camellia at home.

1. Preparing flower soil

Camellia has strict soil requirements. It needs to prepare fertile, loose and well-drained humus soil. It can be made by mixing leaf humus soil and coarse sand. Potting soil for camellias. There should be enough gaps in the soil to facilitate the breathing of plant roots.

2. Suitable temperature

The most suitable temperature for the growth of camellia is 18°C-25°C, and the most suitable temperature for flowering is 10°C-20°C. The temperature is high Will cause leaf burn at 35°C. During winter breeding, the plants need to be moved indoors and the growth temperature should be controlled above 5°C.

3. Sufficient sunshine

Camellia is a semi-shade flower and needs timely shelter from the sun in summer. In winter, it needs to be moved indoors to a place with sufficient sunlight. Sufficient sunlight is conducive to the growth of camellias. When Camellia enters the flower bud differentiation stage, it needs to receive 12 hours of light every day to form flower buds. If sufficient light is not provided during the growth process, the plant will grow poorly.

4. Control water and fertilize

When growing camellias at home, you must pay attention to controlling the amount of watering. Generally, watering once a week is sufficient. Camellia loves fertilizer and needs sufficient nutrients to bloom. During the growth period, it needs to be fertilized with nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium compound fertilizer every 10-15 days. Fertilization needs to be controlled during the flowering period, otherwise it will be detrimental to the growth of camellias.

5. Proper pruning

Under normal circumstances, the flowering period of camellias is from January to April. Proper pruning is required after flowering, and dead branches and old branches should be cut off in time. Pruning off overly long branches can encourage the camellia to germinate more flower buds and make the camellia bloom more colorful flowers.

6. Prevention of diseases and insect pests

The main diseases of camellia include ring spot, anthracnose, leaf spot, etc. You can use 800 times of Diphenase or 500 times of carbendazim for protection. . The main pests of camellia include red spider mites, aphids, scale insects, etc. You can mix 15 mL of cypermethrin and 20 mL of ammonium phosphorus before use.