Should I use a large or small pot to grow camellia?

Should Camellia be planted in a large or small pot?

When planting camellia, you should choose a flowerpot according to the size of the plant. The flowerpot must be proportional to the size of the plant. If the flowerpot is too small, it will appear top-heavy, and if it is too large, water accumulation will easily occur. Both situations are not conducive to the growth of the plant.

Growing environment: Camellia is a plant that is afraid of wind and likes sunlight. The suitable temperature for the plant's growth is 20-32℃. It needs to be watered every 2-3 days during the growing period, and the air humidity is required to be above 70%.

Repotting time: If the camellia grows fast, it needs to be repotted every year. The specific time is around the Qingming Festival. Note that it should be done when the climate is stable, which is conducive to the recovery of the plant.

Should Camellia be potted in a deep or shallow pot?

Camellia has an underdeveloped root system, so it is generally recommended to plant it in a shallow pot. The roots of the plant rarely grow vertically, and the depth of the roots is not obvious. Using a shallow pot is more conducive to the growth of the plant.

The best pot for camellia is made of clay. This type of pot has better permeability and is most suitable for the growth of the plant.

Camellia repotting method

First, carefully remove the camellia from the pot, trim off all old roots, dead roots, and spiral roots, remove about 30% of the old soil, put broken tiles and 10 centimeters of soil at the bottom of the new pot, place the plant in it, and fill the soil and compact it.