Why Camellia can't blossom normally

Camellia is an evergreen shrub and small tree, it blossoms delicate and beautiful, is the favorite of many flower growers, but if not maintained properly, it will lead to camellia flowers do not blossom, can not appreciate its beauty. So why can't camellias blossom normally? Let's get to know it.

1. Temperature discomfort

Camellia prefers warm and humid climates and does not grow well in cold and hot areas. if the temperature drops below zero, it will lead to frostbite of twigs and shedding buds. If it is potted camellia, its cold tolerance is weaker than that of ground planting, and it may freeze to death directly. If the temperature is as high as 35 degrees, it will cause buds to fall off or things. The most suitable temperature for growth is 20-25 degrees.

2. Improper soil

Camellia also has certain requirements for soil, potted plants are suitable to choose slightly acidic, loose and fertile mud or sandy loam, if the soil is acidic or alkaline will cause flower buds to fall off, resulting in normal flowering, so we should pay attention to the preparation of culture soil, the normal pH value is between 5.5 and 6.

3. Lack of water

Camellia in the whole growth and development period, the demand for water is more, the lack of water will cause you to drop flowers and buds, or even the whole plant to die. In addition, water quality should also be paid attention to. Saline or alkaline water should not be watered. It is best to catch it in a container when it is rainy, and then irrigate when the water is insufficient. 0.1% ferrous sulfate solution can also be added to tap water to change the water quality to promote the plant to grow healthily and the leaves are dark green.

4. Fertilizing too frequently

Camellia is not tolerant to fertilizer, so we should pay attention to the concentration when fertilizing. if the concentration is too high, it will also lead to root rot, excessive fertilization will return to vigorous growth of branches and leaves, resulting in no chance of budding and flowering, so attention must be paid to fertilization.

5. Diseases and insect pests

Diseases and insect pests can also cause camellia can not bloom normally, camellia main pests are stem insects, shell insects; the main diseases such as anthrax, black coal disease, should pay attention to prevention and control.

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