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- Q.Camellia Plant - Hello, I purchased a camellia plant a couple of months ago. It is about 6 inches. In the 2 months it ...
- Q.Camellia Japonica - I had it it the ground and it didn’t do well, didnt grow in 2 years, have it now in ...
- Q.Moving A Camelia In A Difficult Position - I have camelia in my garden which was planted right beside the hedge (Not by me!). Both hedge and camelia ...
- Q.Camellias Are Not Blooming…why Not? See Below… - My 2-year old camellia has not set its buds this year and I think it should have by now. ...
- Q.I Have A Lot Of Camellias In My Garden (sasanquas As A Border And 2 Other Trees In A Separate Area. But They All Are Sick With Grey Mo - ttled leaves. I have sprayed a few times but this hasn't done anything. I am now thinking of cutting right ...
- Q.Camellia Leaves Curl Down And Burn On New Leaf Tips - I bought a camellia japonica(20cm pot) two weeks ago and transplanted into a larger pot. Initially it was doing good, ...
- Q.Camellia Care - Tips on growing
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Anonymous on
August 10, 2020Q.camellia plant
Hello, I purchased a camellia plant a couple of months ago. It is about 6 inches. In the 2 months it has not grown or formed new leaves. The plant seems healthy, the leaves are green. Is this a slow growing plant? How long until it will start to produce flowers? Thank you
Answered by
GKH_Susan on
August 12, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Many deciduous shrubs reach maturity in three years, but camellias are broadleaf evergreens which grow slowly. And a 6 inch plant is very small to start with.
Check on your growing conditions here: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm ,
and here's an article that may help in case the plant doesn't produce flowers next spring:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/camellias-wont-bloom.htmWas this answer useful?00
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- Asked by
jodistrickland19 on
August 20, 2020
78801Q.Camellia Japonica
I had it it the ground and it didn’t do well, didnt grow in 2 years, have it now in a pot and still minimal new growth.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
August 21, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It looks to have a fungal infection! You will need a fungicide. Treatment, and proper care will bring it back to health.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/info/using-fungicides-in-garden.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/growing-camellia-in-a-pot.htm
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September 8, 2020
West Sussex UKQ.Moving A Camelia In A Difficult Position
I have camelia in my garden which was planted right beside the hedge (Not by me!). Both hedge and camelia have grown, so the Camelia is on the very edge of the hedge - photo attached. I'd like to move it to a better spot. I have very very heavy clay. I planted a small tree today in the lawn and I had to use a pick axe to make the hole. Given the hardness of the ground and the position of the plant do you have any ideas how I might get it out the ground with enough root to survive? It would then be replanted in heavy clay, but with some organic enrichment. I'm thinking it might not be possible after my tree planting today. What do you think? Any advice would be appreciated.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
September 9, 2020
Certified ExpertA.They are very picky about their soil, and positions. Moving them will, easily, cause their death so it is very important to seat them properly in the beginning.
They may survive better where they are, unfortunately. If you do decide to move them, just make sure that their new spot is amended specifically for Camellias. This article will help you to understand their, strict, requirements:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm
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Anonymous on
September 10, 2020Q.Camellias are not blooming…why not? See below…
My 2-year old camellia has not set its buds this year and I think it should have by now. I bought the 5-gallon plant 2 years ago and it bloomed well the first winter, I think from about Christmas to maybe into Feb. or March. Last winter it did not bloom and I fear the same thing for this year. I read that good watering in August helps to set buds. No buds so far. Plant leaves have a yellowish tinge so I may be over-watering. I've read that camellias "don't like wet feet." Last month I applied fertilizer (1st time ever); I think is was 10-8-8 or such and labelled for rhodies and camellias. I also just read about adding GA3 hormone, Giberrellic acid. Any thoughts?
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
September 10, 2020
Certified ExpertA.You didn't mention whether you've transplanted the bush into the ground. Our experts say winter is a great time for transplanting a camellia.
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/camellia-transplanting-tips.htmIt's possible it's become root-bound if it's still in the pot. There's also a chance there may be some root-rot going on, especially if it's been overwatered.
There's also a chance the plant has scale or a yellow mottle leaf virus. Here's an article that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/identifying-and-fixing-problems-with-camellias.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
Anonymous on
October 7, 2020Q.I have a lot of camellias in my garden (sasanquas as a border and 2 other trees in a separate area. But they all are sick with grey mo
ttled leaves. I have sprayed a few times but this hasn't done anything. I am now thinking of cutting right back, hoping for a healthier growth of leaves. What do you think? Sorry, don't know how to download photos to send to you.
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
October 8, 2020
Certified ExpertA.It's hard to say what may be causing this, but I think you're on the right track with the idea of cutting them back. So, first, here's an article to help you figure out what's wrong with your plants:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/identifying-and-fixing-problems-with-camellias.htm
and, here's another to help you know how to prune them:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/pruning-camellias-how-to-prune-a-camellia-plant.htmWas this answer useful?00 - Asked by
kevinma2222 on
October 17, 2020
SydneyQ.Camellia Leaves Curl Down And Burn On New Leaf Tips
I bought a camellia japonica(20cm pot) two weeks ago and transplanted into a larger pot. Initially it was doing good, but after two days some leaves bagan dropping and one branch's leaves became wilting. Last week I think it might be the issue of pot size too big. So I transplanted to another smaller pot(25cm), and added some perlite to the soil but didn't change it. Right now, about 60% the leaves are wilting down, but not dropping a lot. There is still new growth on the plant, but only recently some new grown leaves are showing burnt on the tip. Seems overall the problem is getting more serious. And I don't know what to do. It's spring time in Sydney, and I place the pot on balcony with very little direct sun. Watering it once a several days.
- Answered by
BushDoctor on
October 19, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Unfortunately, care of these requires very strict routine and very specific care. They do not like change.
Unfortunately, there are too many factors to know what is going on. The first thing to do will be to start with ensuring that all environmental conditions are met. Once you know that care is optimal, then you can begin to look at disease.
Here are some articles that will help:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/growing-camellia-in-a-pot.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-soil.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/soil-ph-plants.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/garden-how-to/soil-fertilizers/testing-moisture-in-plants.htm
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Anonymous on
November 1, 2020Q.Camellia Care
Tips on growing
- Answered by
GKH_Susan on
November 2, 2020
Certified ExpertA.Here's a great article that should cover everything:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/caring-for-camellias.htmWas this answer useful?00
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