How to propagate the ornamental plant

Pulling camellia from cuttings

Do you already have one camellia and if you would like an identical plant, then we recommend cutting cuttings. Seeds that you have collected yourself are not single-variety, and they are not often found either.

The cuttings in brief:

• results in a young plant identical to the mother plant
• Cut head, leaf, shoot or knot cuttings
• use young, not yet lignified shoots
• remove lower leaves
• Shoot in Rooting powder immerse, then stick in substrate
• Pull the foil over the pot
• bright, partially shaded location
• if possible Cultivation box with floor heating
• lengthy, at least 8 weeks, possibly several months until successful rooting

Growing camellia from seeds

Seeds for Multiplication You can buy camellias, but unfortunately the seeds cannot germinate for very long. It is therefore questionable whether the cultivation will be successful. However, seed pods rarely develop in the home garden. Many a (hobby) gardener waits in vain for many years. It may still be worth a try.

To encourage germination, you should soak the seeds in warm water for about eight hours. The seedling also needs a humid climate later. Therefore, the use of a mini or indoor greenhouse is recommended. It shouldn't be too warm in there, however.

Caring for young camellias

Once your cutting is finally rooted or the seeds have sprouted, your young camellia is still quite sensitive. It can neither stand the blazing sun nor frost. It should therefore be frost-free for the first three to four years overwinter]. Cultivation is therefore ideal in a pot or bucket.

In summer the camellia can stand outside, preferably in a partially shaded one place. It is best to use rainwater for watering, alternatively tap water with little lime. fertilizer should only be used sparingly.