How to tend a Stewartia pseudocamellia

Also known as: Stewartia grandiflora Carrière, Stewartia japonica G.Nicholson, Stewartia koreana Nakai ex Rehder, Stewartia pseudocamellia var. koreana (Nakai ex Rehder) Sealy, Stewartia japonica var. grandiflora C.K.Schneid.

Watering

Water thoroughly when soil is dry, avoid saturated water

Sunlight

Likes moderate sunshine, avoid scorching light

Soil

Loose and fertile acidic yellow-red soil or yellow soil

Fertilizer

Dilute fertilizers following instructions, apply 1-2 times monthly

Pruning

Remove aged tissues, dead and pest branches timely

About this plant

Origin
Americas
Category
Theaceae, Stewartia
Size
Diameter ≥ 4 cm
Blooming period
Flowering period June-July, fruiting period September-October
Flower colors
white
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