- Where is the camellia best?
- Which potting soil is suitable for camellias?
- How often should I repot the camellia?
The camellia is neither easy to care for nor really hardy. What could be more obvious than cultivating this attractive plant in a pot? With the right care and, above all, a suitable place, this is not a problem either.
In our country, camellias are often grown in tubs
Where is the camellia best?
The ideal location for a camellia is rather cool, but frost-free, with high humidity and very bright. Central European climate is therefore only suitable to a limited extent, but mild regions offer very good living conditions. A greenhouse that is cool in summer and frost-free in winter or a corresponding conservatory, if available, is ideal. A warm living room, on the other hand, is completely unsuitable.
Which potting soil is suitable for camellias?
To ensure that your camellia thrives and is in all its glory during the flowering period, you should make sure that the soil is suitable. Therefore, plant the camellia in a mixture of compost, leaf or garden soil and peat. Rhododendron earth is also suitable as an alternative to this mixture. Because just like the camellia, this one prefers slightly acidic soil.
How often should I repot the camellia?
Do not repot your camellia too often, as this will affect flowering. It is enough if you transplant a young plant about every two years, older plants even less often.
The material of your flowerpot is less important to the camellia than its size. When repotting, always choose a slightly larger pot than before. This looks nicer and is more tolerable for the plant.
The essentials in brief:
- ideal location: bright, cool, with high humidity
- ideal soil: slightly acidic, slightly moist, well-drained
- suitable potting soil: rhododendron soil or a mixture of compost, leaf soil and peat
- Repot young plants about every 2 years, older plants less often
- do not move or rotate during bud and flower formation
- winter frost-free
tips
Avoid turning your camellia frequently or moving it to another place, as it easily responds by shedding buds and/or flowers.