Is loess or nutrient soil better for camellia? Special soil formula and preparation method for camellia

Is it better to plant camellia in nutrient soil or yellow soil?

Camellia's main requirements for soil are softness, air permeability and good drainage. Therefore, it is better to use nutrient soil for planting camellia, and never use loess , which is alkaline and hard in texture, and is not suitable for the growth of camellia roots.

Generally, humus soil is combined with pine needles , and peat soil is combined with coconut coir . These two soil combinations are more suitable for the growth of camellia. If you don't want to spend money to buy soil, you can use humus soil and still grow good camellia.

When planting, we can also mix garden soil, coal slag and coconut bran in a ratio of 3:3:1, which can not only ensure the air permeability of the soil, but also ensure that the soil has a certain moisturizing effect. In addition, the soil for planting camellia should not be too sticky, otherwise it will affect the respiration and drainage of the plant roots.

How to prepare soil for camellia

Camellias prefer fertile, organic-rich, slightly acidic soil. After a few months of use, the pH value of the well-matched soil changes, and ferrous sulfate needs to be applied regularly, once every three months, and the soil needs to be replaced every 2-3 years. In terms of soil preparation for planting, we recommend several special soil formulas.

1. Humus soil + vermiculite + red soil + river sand

When planting camellia at home, you must choose the right soil. You can use three parts of humus soil, one part of vermiculite, one part of red soil, and one part of river sand, mix well and then plant.

The soil is generally replaced every 2-3 years. The well-matched soil also needs maintenance. After each watering, you can loosen the soil to prevent the soil from becoming compacted.

2. Sheep manure + river sand + garden soil

Use three parts of sheep manure, one part of river sand, and one part of garden soil to mix and plant. This soil combination method is relatively simple, and the materials are relatively common. It should be noted that sheep manure must be fully fermented before use. If the fermentation is not sufficient, it is easy to cause root burn.

3. Red soil + sawdust + fertilizer

The third method is to mix three parts of red soil, two parts of sawdust, and one part of farmyard manure and plant them. Before mixing, put the sawdust and farmyard manure in a black bag, add an appropriate amount of water, and use them after fermentation to avoid insufficient fermentation, which may cause secondary heat and burn the roots.