How To Prune Camellia: 9 Steps (with Pictures) - WikiHow

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1 Fertilize in spring and again in early summer with an acidic fertilizer. Camellias are acid-loving plants so will not do well on highly alkaline soils. Pull back the mulch, spread the fertilizer around the plant and water well to prevent the plant from being burnt. Make sure you follow any other special instructions directed on the label.[9] X Trustworthy Source Royal Horticultural Society Leading gardening charity in the U.K. providing resources for identifying, growing and caring for flowers and other plants Go to source
- Using controlled-release pellets will mean your plants will not need to be fed until the following year.
- Organic fertilizers based on seaweed, blood and bone can also be used but as these are mildly alkaline care should be taken to use them only on acid soils.
2 Do not over-water the plants. In general, established plants will not require any watering at all except in prolonged dry conditions.[10] X Expert Source Gus BrionesLandscaping Specialist Expert Interview It should be planted in well-drained soil. Camellia does not thrive in the wet and is prone to fungal diseases when exposed to too much moisture.[11] X Research source
- Leaf gall, also known as oedema, is a fungal disease of leaves associated with wet conditions.
- Root rot is another fungal disease caused by too much water and eventually results in plant death.
3 Remove dead flowers. Dying blooms can remain attached to branches for a long time and look unsightly. Removing these dead blooms, termed deadheading, will improve the appearance of the plant and encourage growth of new flowers.
- Deadheading is better carried out by hand rather than with tools. Simply twist the old bloom gently off the stem.
- Petal blight is a fungal disease that causes flowers to turn brown. It is usually associated with too much water in springtime and can be treated with a fungicide.