How to plant and repot camellia

Soil selection

According to the growth characteristics of camellia, it is best to choose slightly acidic, fertile and well-drained mountain soil as potting soil.

Good drainage is important and limestone soil should not be used. In addition, plants will grow poorly if using clay soil, and alkaline soil will cause the leaves to turn yellow and wilt.

Choice of basin

The most suitable pot for potted camellia is a ceramic clay pot because it has better drainage and air permeability. Good size. Generally, the diameter of the flowerpot for two or three year old seedlings is about 13~17CM ; for four or five year old plants that are 60CM tall, a flowerpot with a diameter of 20~24CM is suitable ; and for seven or eight year old plants that are 80CM tall, a flowerpot with a diameter of about 33CM is required .

Time to put on the basin

The best time to plant in pots is November in winter and February to March in early spring . Because the flower buds are the largest at this time and the flowers are in full bloom, they are very suitable for potting. If you want to change the pot when the flowers are fading and new roots are sprouting, you must be especially careful not to damage the root system of the plant.

Generally, potting is stopped around the budding period, because this is the time when new shoots are about to sprout and leaves are unfolding, and a lot of water is needed. If the new roots are potted at this time, they will be easily injured, which will affect their growth and development.

High temperatures and severe winters can easily cause the death of the plant, so it is also best not to plant it in pots.

Potting method

Place 3 to 4 pieces of broken tiles in the drainage hole at the bottom of the pot, and add a layer of coarse-grained culture or some dried chicken and duck manure or other base fertilizers.

Plant the plant in the pot, then add mud until the pot is 80% full. When the soil in the pot is almost level with the roots of the plant, use your fingers to tamp the soil firmly.

Water enough. The first watering after potting must be sufficient. Water until water seeps through the bottom of the pot.

Finally, place the plant in a dark place and it will be visible to the sun after about 10 days.

Camellias should be repotted about once every two years, while larger ones can be repotted every 3 to 5 years. When repotting, you can use a bamboo stick to loosen the walls of the pot, and then pull out the plant with the whole bunch. Cut off the bad black roots. Then plant it in a pot and add mountain soil. The rest is basically the same as potting.