Watering the camellia requires some finesse. Camellia japonica should never dry out completely. However, it does not tolerate waterlogging at all. This is how you water your camellia correctly in a pot or tub so that it develops many flowers.
The camellia especially likes rainwater
Water camellia regularly
During flowering, the plant needs sufficient but not too much moisture.
From late summer, give the camellia only a little water so that the soil never dries out completely. As soon as it gets too dry, it will continue to grow, but will not form flowers.
As soon as the first flower buds appear, increase the watering amounts.
Use the right irrigation water
Only use water that
- stale
- room temperature
- lime free
is. Rainwater is particularly suitable.
tips and tricks
The camellia will do well if, instead of watering, you submerge the pot in a bucket of water until no more air bubbles appear. Drain off any water that runs out to avoid waterlogging.