What fertilizer is good for camellia

1. Its demand for fertilizer

Relatively speaking, it requires a lot of fertilizer. It is in demand in different seasons. However, the types are different. Next, I will introduce them according to the season.

2. Types in different periods

(1) First, let’s talk about base fertilizer. When you just plant the plants, or when you change pots and soil regularly, you can add an appropriate amount of well-rotted base fertilizer, such as animal manure. This will be beneficial to the future growth of the plants and will save us a lot of trouble.

(2) Then comes the specific fertilization. In spring, the main element is N. Specific types include human or animal feces, or other compound fertilizers. This will encourage the plant to sprout new branches. As for the frequency, it should be controlled within once every four to six days.

(3) In summer, specifically from May to June, this is when flower buds begin to differentiate. Then, it is more beneficial to add fertilizer mainly containing P element, which can meet the needs of nurturing flower buds. For example, you can add some superphosphate to the fermented fertilizer, and then add water to water the roots.

(4) Autumn is the stage of nutrient accumulation. In order to help it safely survive the winter, you can use fertilizers mainly composed of P and K to improve its ability to resist frost.

(5) In winter, the plant enters a semi-dormant period. At this time, not a lot of fertilizer is needed. If used, the concentration also needs to be strictly controlled. Specifically, you can use some liquid fertilizers containing P and K.