What kind of fertilizer is good for camellia base fertilizer (base fertilizer application method)

Camellia base fertilizer selection

Camellia needs to be applied with base fertilizer when it is just planted or when it is repotted and soil changed. Generally, you can choose an appropriate amount of decomposed organic fertilizer as base fertilizer, such as animal manure. This will be beneficial to the future growth of the plant and will save a lot of trouble.

If the camellia was newly purchased this year, it is best not to add base fertilizer when repotting after flowering. Plant the flowers in plain soil. After the potting is completed, pay attention to applying thin fertilizers frequently to nourish the root system so that it can produce more buds in autumn and more flowers in winter.

How to apply base fertilizer to camellia

1. The first method: first add a layer of soil at the bottom of the pot, then add an appropriate amount of base fertilizer and mix it evenly with the soil at the bottom of the pot, then add about 5 cm thick plain soil, that is, soil that does not contain any nutrients, and finally plant the camellia in it, so as to avoid seedling burn.

2. The second method: After the camellia is planted, dig some holes in the soil around the inner wall of the flowerpot, sprinkle the base fertilizer in, and then fill it with soil.

3. The third method: After planting the camellia, spread the base fertilizer evenly on the surface of the pot, and then mix it evenly with the soil on the surface of the pot.

How to apply base fertilizer to camellia

Generally speaking, top dressing can be carried out reasonably according to the different growth stages of camellia. Usually, quick-acting liquid fertilizers and chemical fertilizers can be used for top dressing during the growth period. Before the flower buds differentiate and form buds, phosphorus fertilizers or mixed fertilizers mainly composed of phosphorus need to be applied.