The camellia is not a real houseplant. However, it is not a garden plant either. The Camellia japonica thrives best in a bucket, which you can move to another location depending on the light and heat requirements.
The Camellia japonica likes it cool and bright, but neither frost nor direct sun
Prerequisites for a good location
- Very bright
- No direct sun
- Cool
- Up to a maximum of -5 degrees
Camellias like it very bright, but do not tolerate direct midday sun. They should get 16 hours of light during the day. If necessary, plant lamps can help.
Camellias thrive best at ambient temperatures of 10 to 16 degrees. They then form many flowers that last for a long time.
In summer, a place on the terrace is ideal, in winter you are looking for a sheltered spot in the hallway or unheated greenhouse.
tips and tricks
Camellia japonica is not hardy. You can plant camellias in a sheltered spot in the garden over the summer. However, it is better to dig up the plant in autumn and overwinter it in a bucket.