How to water camellia

Key points for watering camellia

Camellia is a plant of the Theaceae family. It blooms profusely and for a long time, generally from October to May of the following year, with profuse flowering from January to March.

Before 8 o'clock in the morning, you can water the camellia, because the temperature is not high and the sun is not strong at this time. Generally, after 11 o'clock, the temperature gradually rises. So there is a 3-hour buffer period at this time, which is completely safe for camellia.

It is suitable to water camellia after 6 pm, because the camellia needs to go through a night after watering. During this long buffer period, the camellia can fully absorb and utilize water, evaporating less and absorbing more, which is beneficial to the growth of camellia.

How to judge whether camellia should be watered

1. When the soil of camellia is completely dry, you can water it thoroughly. If the surface color is light white or grayish white, it means the soil is dry and needs to be watered immediately. If the color is brown, it means the potting soil is moist and does not need watering.

2. Gently insert the wooden stick into the potting soil about 2 cm deep, wait for 5 minutes and take it out. If the stick is moist, there is no need to water it. If not, it proves that it is in a state of dehydration and needs to be replenished with water in time.

3. Pinch the soil in the pot with your fingers. If the soil is loose like powder, it means the soil is short of water and you should water it immediately. If the soil is clumping together, it means the soil in the pot is moist and you don't need to water it for the time being.

How often should I water my camellia?

During the maintenance of camellia flowers, you need to follow the principle of watering thoroughly when the soil is dry. Under normal circumstances, watering once a day is enough. If the climate in the area is relatively humid, or the temperature is not too high, you can extend the watering for a few days. When watering, be sure to wait until the soil is completely dry before watering to avoid waterlogging and root rot caused by too much water.

Should camellia be watered thoroughly?

Watering thoroughly can allow the roots of camellia to absorb sufficient water, allowing the roots to grow strong and developed. If the camellia is not watered thoroughly, it will look a little wilted and its growth will not be ideal. Therefore, when watering camellia, be sure to water it thoroughly until a large amount of water flows out from the bottom of the pot.

Camellia watering method

When watering camellia, you should follow the principle of "don't water unless the soil is dry, and water thoroughly when it is completely dry". When watering, you should keep watering until water seeps out from the bottom of the pot. The amount of water should not be too much, and no water should accumulate.

What water should I use to water camellia?

Water is related to the growth of camellia, so the water used to water camellia must be clean and harmless. Most tap water contains chlorine, so you should let it stand for a day or two before using it, or use some rainwater, mountain spring water, etc. You can also use nutrient solution fermented from sugarcane, which is safe and harmless.

Camellia watering amount

It is generally recommended to water camellia with about 400 ml of water at a time. When watering camellia, be sure to water it thoroughly when the soil is completely dry. Don't be afraid of watering too much. The excess water will naturally drain out of the pot through the bottom and side holes of the orchid pot.

Camellia watering precautions

1. It is best to water camellia in the morning, and try not to water it at night, so as to prevent the potting soil from being too wet and the residual water on the leaves from evaporating in time, resulting in more diseases and pests.

2. Stop watering the camellia before repotting it, which will make it easier to remove it from the pot. After repotting, water it thoroughly once and keep it in a semi-shaded environment, which will help the plant adapt to the pot faster.