Which location is suitable?
Camellias must be very light. 16 hours of light per day is ideal. The plants cannot tolerate direct sunlight. This would burn the leaves.
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It is allowed to be too warm Location also not be. A place where the ambient temperature during flowering is between 12 and 16 degrees is ideal.
A good location can be:
- Protected space on the terrace
- Light, unheated hallway
- Cool entrance area
- Unheated greenhouse
In what soil does Camellia japonica thrive?
Camellias like low-pH soil, similar to rhododendrons or azaleas. So-called bog soil can be bought in specialist shops.
You can also mix the soil yourself from compost, peat or coniferous soil and some clay. You can find coniferous soil under fir, pine or spruce trees.
Camellias do not tolerate waterlogging at all. Make sure there is good drainage in the bucket.
When is the best time to plant?
It is best to plant camellias in spring.
How are camellias properly planted?
The Camellia japonica is a shallow root. Do not put the plant too deep in the soil. It is ideal if the root ball protrudes a little out of the earth.
Before planting, you can prune the roots slightly if necessary.
When does the camellia bloom?
the Flowering time in the house lasts from December to February. For vigorous and long-lasting flowering, the plant should not be warmer than 16 degrees.
Can the camellia reproduce itself?
The Camellia japonica propagates using cuttings that you cut in August. The shoots must not be lignified and should have a length of 10 to 15 centimeters.
The cuttings are put into the substrate and brought to the roots at 25 degrees under foil.
Tips & Tricks
In the summer, leave them camellia best care for them in a sheltered place on the terrace. You don't have to bring the plant into the house until the temperatures drop below freezing point.
