How to tend a Camellia nitidissima
Also known as: Camellia achrysantha H.T.Chang & S.Ye Liang, Camellia chrysantha (Hu) Tuyama, Camellia chrysantha f. longistyla S.L.Mo & Y.C.Zhong, Camellia nitidissima C.W.Chi, Theopsis chrysantha Hu, Camellia nitidissima var. phaeopubisperma S.Ye Liang & Z.H.Tang
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Not resistant to drought, water thoroughly when soil is dry
Sunlight
Likes half shade environments, put in a bright place in summer and autumn, full sunlight in winter
Soil
Likes acidic soil, peat or soil with specific nutrients
Fertilizer
Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly in spring and autumn, except flowering stages
Pruning
Remove dead and yellowish leaves and withered flowers
About this plant
- Origin
- China
- Category
- Theaceae, Camellia
- Size
- Diameter ⥠10 cm, height ⥠15 cm
- Blooming period
- Flowering period October-May, viewing period 3-4 weeks
- Flower colors
- white
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