The camellia is not exactly considered to be easy to care for and also makes for theirs Location certain claims. It needs a lot of light, but prefers it to be a little cooler. It can only withstand temperatures above 20 ° C for a short time. In the blazing sun she gets up quickly brown leaves from sunburn. Penumbra on the other hand is quite cheap.
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Where does the camellia come from?
There are around 300 species of the camellia (bot. Camellia japonica), which belongs to the tea shrub family and has existed for hundreds of years. She comes from East Asia. Allegedly, the camellia was already in the 16th Brought to Europe by Portuguese sailors in the 19th century. Century saw their wedding. Although it is related to the tea bush, it is not used for tea production but as an ornamental plant.
Can a camellia be grown in a pot?
A camellia can in the pot be cultivated if you keep a few things in mind. Choose a pot that is not too large for your camellia, it should only be a few centimeters more in diameter than the previous planter.
Use slightly acidic soil, such as Rhododendron soil, because the camellia is not particularly well tolerated by lime. Do not repot the plant too often and move the plant as little as possible.
Where does the camellia feel at home?
In principle, the camellia feels quite comfortable in the garden. However, the air should not get too dry here either. Hardy however, it is only in a mild area and aged. As a young plant, the camellia should be frost-free if possible overwinter. Hence a Planting out Not recommended until the age of about four.
A not too warm winter garden or a cold greenhouse are suitable for the camellia all year round. Here the humidity can be controlled relatively easily and kept constant at approx. Hold 70 percent. However, the temperature should not always be the same. A certain cold stimulus ensures a profuse bloom. With this you can even do the Heyday influence within certain limits.
The essentials in brief:
- not well suited as a houseplant
- prefers rather cool but moist air
- is only partially hardy
- needs a lot of light
- is not really easy-care
- needs slightly acidic soil
- Cold stimulus required for flowering
Tips
If you have one, put your camellia in a rather cool winter garden. She will probably feel very comfortable there.
