When is the right time to repot camellia? What should be paid attention to in the maintenance of potted camellia after repotting?

When you just buy a camellia and repot it, you should prune it in time and cut off the black and rotten roots. You should also prune the dead branches and overcrowded branches to reduce nutrient consumption and enable the plant to grow quickly after repotting.

When is the right time to repot camellia?

Camellia repotting is usually done in spring and autumn . In spring, repotting should be done after the flowers fall , and in autumn, it should be done from September to October. Summer and winter are the dormant periods of camellia, and repotting and soil change are not allowed at this time to avoid damaging the root system and making it difficult to heal.

How to best care for camellia after repotting

1. Humid environment

   When caring for a newly potted camellia, be sure to keep the soil slightly moist so that it can adapt to the new environment more quickly. However, do not allow water to accumulate in the soil, otherwise it will cause root rot. If the weather is dry, you also need to sprinkle water around the plant to increase the humidity of the air.

2. Suitable lighting

   Camellia cannot tolerate strong sunlight, so it is best to place the newly potted camellia in a semi-shaded environment. Just let it have a moderate amount of scattered light, but never let it be exposed to direct strong light, otherwise it will easily dry up. After it adapts to the new environment, you can gradually increase the light.

3. Insulation and ventilation

   Camellias that have just been potted are relatively fragile, so they need to be kept warm to prevent them from growing in an overly cold or overheated environment. At the same time, they also need to be well ventilated. If the environment around them is relatively closed, it is easy for them to breed bacteria.

What should I pay attention to when repotting camellia?

When repotting camellia, you should first fill the flower box with half of the soil, then put the plant in it and fill it with the remaining soil.

Finally, water the camellia once to make its roots closely integrated with the soil. Also, move the camellia to a well-ventilated and diffused light place to slow down the growth of the seedlings and promote the healthy growth of the plants.