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- Q.Camellia Pest Problem - I had notches bitten from the leaves, which I treated in late September with nematodes. There are now tiny white ...
- Q.Camellia Trees/bush - What's eating holes in all the leaves?
- Q.Camellia Trees - I just bought a house with a huge variety of Camellias. The problem I am having is that the camellia ...
- Q.Camellia Pruning - I inherited some limbed-up lanky top-heavy plants. Is it ok to cut them back to 2 feet to encourage new ...
- Q.Camellia Flowers - My camellia flowers are partially opening - about half way, then they are withering.
- Q.Camellia Debbie - My camellia is about 3 years old, and this year it produced lots of flowers, but the flowers open and ...
- Q.Sick Looking Camellia - We just bought this house and noticed two trellis trained camellias by our entry. One is doing well but the ...
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Chris Aylward on
January 8, 2017
M15 4QGQ.Camellia pest problem
I had notches bitten from the leaves, which I treated in late September with nematodes. There are now tiny white worms that float on the surface if I pour a bucket of water into the pot. They don't look like vine weevil grubs but I can't identify them to know if they pose a threat.
Answered by
Alisma on
January 8, 2017
Certified ExpertA.If you don't see any damage, the tiny worms are likely the nematodes you added. Nematodes are difficult to identify by their appearance because they are so small. But aside from the beneficial nematodes you added, there are other harmless nematodes that live in the soil. So if you don't see damage to the plant, there's no reason to worry.
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- Asked by
lanerenovations on
February 20, 2017
29566Q.Camellia trees/bush
What's eating holes in all the leaves?
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
February 20, 2017A.Scale pests are the most common, but it could be other pests.
Spray the plant with Neem Oil, it will take care of most pests and is safe for people, pets and bees.https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/identifying-and-fixing-problems-with-camellias.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/control-plant-scale.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Jmetcalf on
February 21, 2017
29150Q.Camellia Trees
I just bought a house with a huge variety of Camellias. The problem I am having is that the camellia is now a tree with a good size trunk. The tree is over 15 feet tall and sits right in front of a window that I can't see out of. The trunk is bare with no limbs for up to 5-6 feet. How can I trim this tree drastically without harming it?
- Answered by
Alisma on
February 21, 2017
Certified ExpertA.It is possible to severely prune a camellia to entirely change its shape and basically start again. Just after it finishes flowering, you can prune as far back as 1 foot from the ground. Or, if you want a more gradual approach, you can prune it back enough to remove 1/3 of its total size in the first year. This should rejuvenate it and allow you to shrink it to a more manageable size.
Here is how to prune camellia into the future:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/pruning-camellias-how-to-prune-a-camellia-plant.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Jkelly922 on
March 2, 2017
27262Q.Camellia pruning
I inherited some limbed-up lanky top-heavy plants. Is it ok to cut them back to 2 feet to encourage new growth at the bottom? They are now about 8 feet tall.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 4, 2017A.Severe pruning should be done after the plant is done flowering.
You can prune 1/3 or up to 1/2 of the shrub.Was this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
March 13, 2017Q.Camellia flowers
My camellia flowers are partially opening - about half way, then they are withering.
- Answered by
Downtoearthdigs on
March 14, 2017A.Make sure you are keeping the soil evenly moist and that your plant is not in too sunny of a location.
A balanced fertilizer is best.
Nutrient deficiencies can cause leaf, bud and flower issues.
The symptoms you list however may be Bud Mites. They can cause bud drop and the decline of flowers.
They can't be seen with the naked eye, you may be able to find them with a magnifying glass.Neem Oil is the best treatment for Bud Mites.
Here are some links with more information.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/pesticides/neem-oil-uses.htm
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Derek Woodbridge on
March 26, 2017
HP198GRQ.Camellia Debbie
My camellia is about 3 years old, and this year it produced lots of flowers, but the flowers open and look great and then they fall off. Could it be the chilly mornings, or is it something else? I wait to hear from you, many thanks. Regards, Derek.
- Answered by
Alisma on
March 27, 2017
Certified ExpertA.Yes, cold mornings could be causing your camellia flowers to drop off. Providing too much fertilizer can also cause flowers to fall off. Here are more possibilities:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/camellia-flowers-not-opening.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Kottinger on
March 29, 2017
28560Q.Sick looking Camellia
We just bought this house and noticed two trellis trained camellias by our entry. One is doing well but the other is dying, I think. The foliage has thinned out and the stalks have white blotches on them. I have sent pictures, and the last picture is of the healthy camellia just to the side of the unhealthy one. Thank you for any help you can give me.
- Answered by
Alisma on
March 30, 2017
Certified ExpertA.The splotches on the trunk might be lichens, which are not harmful in themselves but can indicate that the plant is unhealthy.
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=411Check over the plants for any sign of insects on the leaves. You could also add some fertilizer in case nutrient deficiencies are contributing to the yellowish leaves in the photo:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/camellia-fertilizer-info.htmHere are some other camellia problems you can look for:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/identifying-and-fixing-problems-with-camellias.htm
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