A little care is needed for camellias to bud successfully. Even then, there is still a long way to go before they bloom lushly. A small mistake can cause the buds to turn brown or even fall off.
Brown buds are often the result of too much water
Why are my camellia buds turning brown?
The reasons for flower buds turning brown are quite numerous and not always easy to understand. Sometimes they are a long time ago. For example, there is a lack of water. Maybe you didn't water your camellia enough, maybe the humidity around your camellia wasn't always optimal, or the plant got too much frost.
Other causes may lie in the location of your camellia. This plant does not tolerate waterlogging. Wet feet will wilt their flower buds quite quickly. The morning sun in the cold season also has a similar effect. Then more moisture evaporates through the leaves than your camellia can absorb from the perhaps still frozen ground. As a result, the leaves and buds wither.
Possible causes of brown buds:
- lack of water
- too low humidity
- waterlogging
- frost damage
- morning sun in winter
How do I get my camellia to bloom anyway?
Once the buds of your camellia have turned brown, they usually do not bloom. Sometimes brown buds also bloom, only to fall off after a short time. So you should at least expect a shorter flowering time.
However, it makes sense to make provisions for the next season. Ensure a good supply of water and nutrients. Don't fertilize your camellia too much, or you may end up with the opposite of what you want. Excessive fertilization causes horny shoots to grow, but at the expense of bud formation. Also ensure high humidity and avoid frost damage.
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While you may not be able to save the current bloom, good care will certainly pay off.