Fucking the camellia in the right way really makes the difference: the flowering will be more abundant, the most intense colors and the plant much more resistant to temperature changes.
When it comes to Come on camelliayou immediately imagine an elegant garden, perhaps a shady corner where this plant is best expressed. But do you know what is the real secret to making it feel good all year round? A balanced nutritionmade with the times and the right products. After all, like any acidophilic plant, she also has her needs. And if they are neglected … you can see how, with leaves that lose vigor and blooms that never come.
A common mistake? To think that only the water is enough. In reality, a neglected camellia is like an orchestra without director: confused, weak, unable to amaze. The next time you know off the extinguished leaves or buds that do not open, ask yourself: has it been fertilized in the right way, and at the right time? Fortunately, it takes little to put everything back in order and find a plant in splendid shape.
The right time to fertilize the Camelia
Understand When fertilizing the camellia It is fundamental. Often the error of fertilizing in alast is made, but Camelia has ideal moments in which he really needs a push. The best period begins with the end of winter, between February and Marchjust when the plant is preparing for flowering. At this stage, a fertilizer full of Potassium and phosphorus It helps to stimulate the production of flowers. But be careful: if you exaggerate with nitrogen, the leaves will grow at the expense of the flowers.
After flowering, between April and Juneit is good to change strategy. In this case it focuses on a more balanced or slightly richer fertilizer to support vegetative growth and maintain the plant vigorous. Finally, between late August and Septemberit is useful to administer a slow release fertilizer to help the Camelia strengthened in view of winter. This type of nourishment serves to enhance the roots and increase the resistance to the cold.
Which fertilizers to choose (and which to avoid)
Not all fertilizers are suitable for this refined plant. To really get Top results in the fertilization of the Cameliayou have to choose targeted products.
The best fertilizers are:
- Futures for acidophile: specific for camellias, azalee and rhododendris, contain elements that help to maintain the ground acidic.
- Slow release granular fertilizers: perfect for those who do not want to fertilize too often but want a constant effect.
- Liquid fertilizers: ideal for more targeted interventions, to be diluted in irrigation water.
Better to avoid instead:
- Universal fertilizers too rich in nitrogen, which risk growing too many leaves at the expense of flowers.
- Fertilizers with limestone or alkaline content, which can alter the pH of the soil and cause chlorosis.
A little trick? Use a mulching pine needles or cortex: helps to maintain constant soil acidity and protects the roots from the cold.
Observe the camellia to act in the right way
Sometimes just look at her carefully: the Camelia launches small signals when something is wrong. Yellow leaves? It may be Chlorosis Ferricaa disorder due to iron deficiency. In these cases, it is better to use a fertilizer that also contains microelements, above all Chelated iron.
If, on the other hand, the buds fall before opening up, the cause could be a cold stress or too abundant fertilization in the wrong period. In general, it is recommended to do not fertilize in full summer: too hot, too much water, too many complications.
In short, with Camelia it takes an eye. It is not a difficult plant, but he loves to be treated with a certain regard. And when it is well, it proves it with dream blooms.
Trying to believe: a well -made fertilization is the easiest way to transform a tired camellia into a queen of the garden.
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