Can camellia be fertilized when it is in bloom? What fertilizer should be applied during the flowering period?

1. Can I fertilize during flowering?

Camellias should not be fertilized when they are in bloom. Applying fertilizer at this time will easily cause the flowers to fall and affect the firmness of the flowers. Fertilization should be done before flowering, and after the flowers bloom, just pay attention to the light. It should be placed in a place with good lighting and exposed to more sunlight to allow it to photosynthesize better. This will help to fix and preserve the flowers and prolong the flowering time. In addition, if you find that there are too many flower buds, you need to thin them out. Cut off the bad flower buds and leave only the ones with good growth, so that the nutrients can be more concentrated.

2. What fertilizer to apply for flowering

It needs to be applied with phosphorus and potassium fertilizers before flowering to meet the needs and supplement the required nutrients. When applying fertilizer, you can choose foliar fertilizer, such as potassium dihydrogen phosphate, and spray it on the leaves after diluting it with water. Apply thin fertilizer frequently, preferably once every half a month. You can also apply fertilizer directly near the roots. After fertilizing, it is best to water in small amounts to speed up dilution, so that it is easier to absorb and is conducive to later flowering and growth.

3. Precautions during flowering period

Pay attention to ventilation during its flowering period. Whether it is maintained indoors or outdoors, good ventilation must be ensured, otherwise it will be easy to be infected by pests and diseases. If diseased leaves or insect pests are found, spray pesticides in time to prevent the condition from getting worse.