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- Q.Rust On Camellia Leaves - I have found what looks like large rust spots on the leaves of a young camellia. The plant is in ...
- Q.Black Mold On Camellias, Plus Scale Insects - I have two beautiful camellia bushes, which have obviously been in this garden for many years and are well established, ...
- Q.Camellia Japonica Disease - I have a Camellia japonica and the buds on the plant start to form ok; however, they develop what appears ...
- Q.Camellia Blooms Turning Brown - I have a lovely pale pink-blooming camellia. Very shortly after the bloom forms, however, it turns brown. Is that sun ...
- Q.Camellia Bush - I recently bought one and would like to know how to encourage blooming.
- Q.Camellia Bushes - I have two overgrown camellia bushes. How do you prune these to get them back in shape?
- Q.Camellia Japonica - The camellia is in a very large tub which stands on bricks to allow air underneath. It was in bud ...
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April 18, 2011Q.Rust on Camellia Leaves
I have found what looks like large rust spots on the leaves of a young camellia. The plant is in a sunny area but shadowed by a seasonal bush.
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Nikki on
April 18, 2011
Certified ExpertA.It is likely a fungus, so you can go ahead and treat the plant with a fungicide if you like to try to start to get rid of the disease.
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April 19, 2011Q.Black Mold on Camellias, Plus Scale Insects
I have two beautiful camellia bushes, which have obviously been in this garden for many years and are well established, growing together. However, over the last few years the leaves have been covered in a black mold, which is really unsightly. I partially pruned them last year, but this year the problem is worse. Can I prune them very hard? Is this problem caused by scale insect?
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Nikki on
April 19, 2011
Certified ExpertA.These two problems frequently go hand in hand and scale causes sooty mold. If you treat the scale, the sooty mold will go away. These articles will help: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/scale-bug-how-to-control-plant-scale.htm
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April 22, 2011Q.Camellia Japonica Disease
I have a Camellia japonica and the buds on the plant start to form ok; however, they develop what appears to be some sort of disease as they are rotting from the center of the bud. It looks like they are being eaten by something. I have many camellias, and the rest are fine. It is only affecting this one plant every season. Can you please offer any advice?
- Answered by
Nikki on
April 22, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/identifying-and-fixing-problems-with-camellias.htm
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April 24, 2011Q.Camellia Blooms Turning Brown
I have a lovely pale pink-blooming camellia. Very shortly after the bloom forms, however, it turns brown. Is that sun scorch as well?
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Nikki on
April 24, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/identifying-and-fixing-problems-with-camellias.htm
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April 24, 2011Q.Camellia Bush
I recently bought one and would like to know how to encourage blooming.
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Nikki on
April 24, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Camellias usually grow best in partially shaded areas in well-drained soil. Blooming should take place in early spring depending on the plant's maturity and whether it receives the proper growing requirements. Although not always necessary, pruning can sometimes help. Here is an article that you may find helpful: https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/flowers/camellia/pruning-camellias-how-to-prune-a-camellia-plant.htm
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April 26, 2011Q.Camellia Bushes
I have two overgrown camellia bushes. How do you prune these to get them back in shape?
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Nikki on
April 27, 2011
Certified ExpertA.This article will help you:
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April 26, 2011Q.Camellia Japonica
The camellia is in a very large tub which stands on bricks to allow air underneath. It was in bud just after Christmas and while we had the snow and frosts, it was situated up on decking (south facing). It has produced many blooms but these last ten days, the new buds are browning on the tips and then just dropping off. Also, the leaves are mottled with brown stains and are falling. Is this normal?
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Nikki on
April 27, 2011
Certified ExpertA.Did you fertilize it lately? These can be signs of over fertilization. It may also be caused by under-watering. Make sure the plant is getting enough water.
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