{"id":12898,"date":"2021-05-13T04:54:03","date_gmt":"2021-05-13T08:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/?p=12898"},"modified":"2021-05-14T05:04:25","modified_gmt":"2021-05-14T09:04:25","slug":"caring-for-camellia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gardender.com\/caring-for-camellia\/","title":{"rendered":"Caring For Camellia: Expert Tips For Ideal Care"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In order for camellias to bloom profusely, they must be properly cared for. We will show you which care measures are essential for camellia. The camellia ( <em>Camellia<\/em> ) is a true flower beauty. However, if you want to grow large and colorful flowers, you should pay attention to the correct attention so that this can also succeed. We&#8217;ll tell you the most important care measures so that your camellia grows healthy and lush.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Maintain_camellias\"><\/span>Maintain camellias<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d2d943891b\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662d2d943891b\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/caring-for-camellia\/#Maintain_camellias\" title=\"Maintain camellias\">Maintain camellias<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/caring-for-camellia\/#Water_camellias\" title=\"Water camellias\">Water camellias<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/caring-for-camellia\/#Fertilize_camellias\" title=\"Fertilize camellias\">Fertilize camellias<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/caring-for-camellia\/#Transplant_and_repot_camellias\" title=\"Transplant and repot camellias\">Transplant and repot camellias<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/caring-for-camellia\/#Cut_camellias\" title=\"Cut camellias\">Cut camellias<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/caring-for-camellia\/#Overwinter_camellia\" title=\"Overwinter camellia\">Overwinter camellia<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>The camellia makes some special demands on its environment and care. The following points must be observed in order to let the Asian tea beauty shine in all its splendor.<\/p>\n<p><strong>You Might So Like<\/strong>: <a class=\"yoast-link-suggestion__value\" href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/caring-for-carnivorous-plants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caring For Carnivorous Plants: The 5 Most Common Mistakes<\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_camellias\"><\/span>Water camellias<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Camellias are bog plants and like to be permanently moist. The emphasis here is expressly on &#8220;damp&#8221; because waterlogging can quickly lead to root rot. Regular watering is, therefore, the preferred method so that waterlogging is definitely avoided. However, if there is a long dry period in summer, it is advisable to reduce the frequency of watering but to use more water. With the larger amounts of water, you can compensate a little for the evaporation on the surface and make sure that the rooted area of the soil is completely penetrated by water.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13103\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Camellias-like-it-damp.jpg\" alt=\"Camellias like it damp\" width=\"800\" height=\"453\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Camellias-like-it-damp.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Camellias-like-it-damp-300x170.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fertilize_camellias\"><\/span>Fertilize camellias<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>With good care, the camellia develops very large and dense flowers. In order to guarantee this, fertilization plays an important role. You should therefore fertilize at regular intervals, especially in late spring to late summer. The frequency depends on the nature of the soil and the weather. Rhododendron fertilizers have proven themselves as fertilizers, as they largely meet the requirements of camellias. Occasionally, you can resort to a full mineral fertilizer to encourage lush flower growth. Simply apply liquid fertilizer with the irrigation water in the weeks before flowering. However, pay attention to the dosage instructions on the fertilizer packaging to avoid over-fertilizing.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13108\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Rhododendron-fertilizer-has-proven-its-worth-for-beautiful-flowers-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"561\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Rhododendron-fertilizer-has-proven-its-worth-for-beautiful-flowers-1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Rhododendron-fertilizer-has-proven-its-worth-for-beautiful-flowers-1-300x210.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Camellias can also be fertilized organically. This minimizes the risk of over-fertilization, as the nutrients are released slowly and gently. Organic fertilizers with long-term effects are particularly suitable. You should apply this right at the beginning of budding. You can find more information about <a href=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/fertilizing-camellia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fertilizing camellias<\/a> in our special article.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Transplant_and_repot_camellias\"><\/span>Transplant and repot camellias<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The camellia shows an above-average growth of roots. To prevent the roots from competing for nutrients at some point, it is important to repot the camellia occasionally. Fall is the best time to do this, preferably from early October. In August and September, most camellias fall into a dormant phase in which they also need less water. Pouring them on in the new, larger bucket could therefore harm them. So wait until this resting phase is over and pamper your camellia with a larger planter at the beginning of the new growth phase.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13105\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Camellias-can-be-repotted-in-autumn.jpg\" alt=\"Camellias can be repotted in autumn\" width=\"800\" height=\"589\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Camellias-can-be-repotted-in-autumn.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Camellias-can-be-repotted-in-autumn-300x221.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cut_camellias\"><\/span>Cut camellias<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The camellia rarely needs extensive pruning under normal circumstances. It is much more important to regularly rid them of withered shoots and withered flowers. But if you want to prune your camellia, the best time to do this is somewhere between May and July, depending on the weather and vigor. However, it is important not to cut your camellia too brutally with one cut, as a radical cut could take revenge with greatly reduced regrowth. However, you can and should regularly remove dead flowers.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13106\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Camellias-should-also-be-pruned-from-time-to-time.jpg\" alt=\"Camellias should also be pruned from time to time\" width=\"800\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Camellias-should-also-be-pruned-from-time-to-time.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Camellias-should-also-be-pruned-from-time-to-time-300x199.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Overwinter_camellia\"><\/span>Overwinter camellia<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Camellias need cool temperatures in winter, but they should still be frost-free. Only a few varieties are conditionally hardy and can withstand our domestic winter with appropriate winter protection planted in the bed. To survive the frost, the root area of the plants is covered with a thick layer of bark mulch, brushwood, spruce branches, or moss. In severe frost, the above-ground part must also be protected.<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-13107\" src=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Only-a-few-camellia-varieties-are-conditionally-hardy.jpg\" alt=\"Only a few camellia varieties are conditionally hardy\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Only-a-few-camellia-varieties-are-conditionally-hardy.jpg 800w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Only-a-few-camellia-varieties-are-conditionally-hardy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gardender.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Only-a-few-camellia-varieties-are-conditionally-hardy-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Most varieties, however, should be cultivated in pots and overwintered in a light place with temperatures between 5 and 15 \u00b0 C.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In order for camellias to bloom profusely, they must be properly cared for. 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