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

Watering

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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