Camelia leaves are going orange/brown colour what should I do?
I think your plant is suffering from sun scorch or Camellia Brown Leaf.
Here are some articles that will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/identifying-and-fixing-problems-with-camellias.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/growing-camellias-how-to-propagate-camellias.htm
I have a large growth on my Camillia bush. I have never seen this before. It is very spongy.
This is Galls on your Camellia.
These articles will help you.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/identifying-and-fixing-problems-with-camellias.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/environmental/treating-leaf-gall-on-plants.htm
I have a large camilia bush that through the years had a large redtip bush behind and over it. This caused the the camilia to grow out instead of up. The redtip became diseased and I cut it down. The camilia has continued to grow out. How far can I cut the camilia back and not harm it in order to get the limbs to start to extend up. Thanks Jerry Stroud
This link will help you.
Previous owners let the camellias grow to about 12 feet tall. They still produce beautiful blooms, but only in the upper half of the plant. This is due to other smaller shrubs that have grown up around the camellias to the point that below about 6 feet there are no branches on the camellias. I will be replacing the shrubs with something that does not grow as tall. Will the camellias be harmed if I cut them down to about 4 feet in height? At this height, there will be no leaves on the camellias.
It is recommended that you bring down the size of your Camellia over a 3 year period of pruning.
Here are a few articles that will help you make these cuts and shape up your Camellia.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/pruning-camellias-how-to-prune-a-camellia-plant.htm
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/spruce-older-camellias-late-spring-trim
http://extension.oregonstate.edu/gardening/spruce-older-camellias-late-spring-trim
In April of this year I had a landscaper come in and put in a landscape bedding in the front of my house. One of the bedding plants is 4 camellias. About a month ago I noticed that on each shrub, some of the leaves at the end of some of the branches were turning brown and falling off. Some of the branches no longer have any leaves. Also there is no new growth to be seen. Is it root rot or something else. If it is root rot what can I do to save them?
Regular watering is crucial for the root system and establishment of newly planted Camellia plants.
The soil also must be well draining, so that the roots remain moist but never soggy.
With no new growth on the plant, you can test the branches to see if they have died. Branches that snap and break are no longer living.
Here is a link that will help refresh you on the care requirements.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm
nd tried all natural ferts?Thanks Vicki About how to get a seedling Camelia to flower?
Is you plant inside or outside at present? The camellia will do best outside on a shady area with bright diffused light with only early morning or late afternoon direct sunlight. If you have heavy frost or snow you will probably have to bring the plant in for the winter. Camellias are acid loving plants so using an acidic fertilizer will be of help. I see you used potash. This encourages root development and some budding, but you might try something with a good amount of phosphorous and potash in the product. Phosphorous is generally required in most plants for bloom development. Make sure if you are using organic products that it is actually accessible to the plant. If you have a pH meter check to see that the soil is on the acidic side. Azaleas, Camellias, Rhododendrons, Gardenias, and Ferns are all examples of acid loving plants.
Camellia and photinia being attacked by some creature. What can I do?
Do you have pests on the plants? These articles have the most common issues with pests and diseases of your plants:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/shrubs/photinia/photinia-leaf-spot.htm