As beautiful as the camellia is when it is in bloom, it quickly loses its appeal with brown spots on the leaves. Depending on the cause, this could also be the beginning of the end of your camellia.

Brown spots are often the result of care errors

An infestation with pests is rarely the reason for unsightly leaf spots, far more often these are due to location or care errors. A certain loss of leaves is also completely normal for evergreen plants.

Possible causes of brown spots:

  • too much fertilizer
  • not enough water
  • cold wind
  • sunburn
  • too warm location
  • rather rare: pest infestation

Can I help my camellia?

React immediately when you discover the first brown spots on the leaves of your camellia, then the plant should still be easy to save. Adapt your watering behavior, i.e. give more water if the soil is very dry, less if it is waterlogged and possibly limit the fertilizing.

If your camellia is too warm or in such a way that it gets the blazing midday sun, then think about a change of location. You can move a potted camellia almost immediately. However, if the plant has just set buds, it will eventually lose them.

When should I transplant my camellia?

Moving just before flowering is not good for your camellia. It is better to put up a sunscreen and postpone transplanting or transplanting until after flowering. If your camellia is so wet that the roots are beginning to rot or if the plant is completely over-fertilized, then it urgently needs new soil.

Where does a camellia really feel at home?

The camellia prefers a cool and light location. Neither in the hot midday sun nor in a place with an icy wind in winter will it survive long and bloom profusely. On the contrary: sunburn and frost damage can be the result here and cause brown leaves on your camellia.

tips

The camellia thrives best in slightly acidic soil or with appropriate fertilizer.

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Vegetable garden