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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    April 27, 2018
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    Can you include a picture, and a description of the type of soil that it is planted in? It could be that the pH is off, or that there is an actual nitrogen deficiency in the soil.

    You can take samples to your local extension service in the meantime. They will be able to tell you what is wrong with your soil, if anything, and what you can do to fix it.

    This article will help you find the closest extension service to you: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/extension-search/

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    May 5, 2018
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    This could be just a product of moving stress. Can you include a photo so that I can see what is going on? Alternatively if the area remained too wet after transplant, it could have contracted an infection. It is wise to add dolomitic lime and wettable sulfur to the soil once per year. This will help keep the soil conditioned, as well as keep away any infections. This can also be used as a spot treatment when needed.

    Make sure that this is not in direct sunlight. This will burn them as well. They require quite a bit of shade to remain healthy.

    This article will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm

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    BushDoctor on
    May 5, 2018
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    Can you include a photo? This sounds pretty bad. I would wait to see if the buds abort before you cut. If they open, then wait until they fade to prune. If they do not, then you may prune them now. Still a photo might help me to pinpoint the exact problem. This article will give you an idea of general care of these: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    June 27, 2018
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    Hello

    This would depend on what you will be spraying with. Dormant oil will need to be sprayed during dormancy. Just about anything else will need to be sprayed during very early morning, or on a cloudy day. It is best that it isn't hot, as this can cause a plant to react negatively to sprays.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    July 10, 2018
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    Actually, flowers can "gray up" just like a human! Over time, the flower colors may fade, or develop white spots, and patches. This is completely normal, and will likely continue to do so.

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  • Answered by
    drtreelove on
    July 11, 2018
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    Water deeply, not just a sprinkle. Flood the entire area inside the bricks to try and get six to 10 inches of water penetration. Mulch the soil surface with two inches of organic mulch, like compost or fir bark mulch from a garden center. Follow up with another drenching in two days, then every week during the hot dry season. Talk to the plant and express your TLC. Wait and see, I think it will respond and re-foliate.

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  • Answered by
    BushDoctor on
    August 8, 2018
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    Thank you for splitting those into separate questions. That is helpful.

    You can grow these in container, and indoors with the right care. You will want to try and mimic its natural conditions which will be much easier indoors. This article will help with container care: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/growing-camellia-in-a-pot.htm

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