Conditions and characteristics of camellia growing environment

Environmental conditions and requirements for camellia growth

Camellia is a kind of tea plant, which generally grows in subtropical and temperate regions, especially in the south of Huaihe River. Camellia likes light, but it has a certain shade tolerance, which is more suitable for warm, well-lit, high-lying and humid places.

Camellia growth temperature

Camellia likes warm environment during normal growth. The optimum growth temperature of camellia is 18-25℃. When the ambient temperature exceeds 29 degrees, plants will stop growing. Camellia has a certain frost resistance, and can generally withstand the low temperature of MINUS 8 degrees.

Camellia growth humidity

Camellia needs high humidity during its growth. Generally, the environmental humidity is above 70% during growth, so the soil should be kept moist during maintenance. In dry weather, water mist can be sprayed into the air.

Camellia growing soil

Camellia likes to grow in high places and is generally suitable for planting in sandy loam with good drainage, good air permeability and loose and fertile soil. Generally, the soil can be loess or humus, and the optimum pH value of the soil is 5.5-6.5.

Growth Cycle and Process of Camellia

There are many kinds of camellia. New branches began to grow in March and April in spring, and bloomed from June 65438+ 10 to May of the following year. The flowering period is super long. Generally, spring1-March is the most brilliant time for camellia to bloom.