It is an evergreen shrub growing to 5 m tall. The leaves are broad elliptic, 3–7 cm long and 1.2–3 cm broad, with a finely serrated margin. The flowers are 5–7 cm diameter, with 5–8 white to dark pink petals.
Water camellias so that they are consistently moist. Dry periods that occur during bud development result in fewer flowers with a lower petal count.
Pruning should be kept at a minimum with camellias, as it can ruin the natural shape of the shrub. Prune camellias after flowering to keep the interior of the shrubs free of dead and non-blooming branches. Remove any branches that droop on the ground.
Proper fertilization is important for a large flower count. Apply a potassium-rich fertilizer in July to facilitate petal development. Apply a slow-release nitrogen fertilizer in the spring to keep foliage dark green and lush.
Camellias require well-drained soil, and an ideal soil pH for camellias is within the 6.0 to 6.5 range. If your soil is dense clay and doesn't drain well, consider container culture: choose at least an 18-inch container and a rich, loamy potting soil.
Camellias are reliably hardy in USDA zones 7 to 9, although the fall-blooming ‘Winter’ series and spring-blooming ‘April’ series of camellias are hardy in zone 6B.
care-guidefungusguideMar 28 · 9 min readHow to Grow Magic Mushrooms?This is the only guide you’ll ever need to start growing psilocybin mushrooms. Buckle up and grab your wand, it’s time for a lesson in responsible herbology.
tipsfertilizingexplainerMay 4 · 5 min readHow to Use Coffee Grounds for Plants in Your GardenCoffee contains a lot of micronutrients and is used as an organic fertilizer for plants. But you can not just pour it into the soil, it is necessary to know all the nuances of such fertilizer.
lifehacksguidegrowthJan 10 · 7 min readFull Guide on DIY Banana Peel Water for PlantsBanana water is an easy and effective way to give your plants low doses of nutrients throughout the year. Continue reading to learn how to make banana fertilizer from ingredients you already have!
lightpeace-lilylistFeb 22 · 7 min readBest Indoor Plants That Don’t Need SunlightMostly we place plants somewhere where they can get enough bright indirect or direct sunlight. But what to do if you want to make the dark corners of your house more alive?
plant-namesfunnameApr 21 · 5 min readTop-Notch Lists of Cute Plant Names for Your Growing Green BabyA lot of people choose names for plants as they are pets and family members. We have some funny ideas to help you with the struggle of choosing.
