Are camellias cold tolerant? Are camellias drought tolerant?

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1. Is it cold-resistant?

2. How to spend the winter

3. Is it drought tolerant?

It has slight cold resistance and can withstand temperatures as low as minus 2 degrees Celsius, and can even withstand temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees Celsius for a short period of time, but it should not be too long as it may cause frostbite. However, it is still recommended to move indoors for management after the temperature drops in winter, especially in northern areas. In addition, if you want it to survive the winter safely, you must also pay attention to watering, lighting and fertilization, and provide a suitable environment so that it can not only survive the winter safely, but also bloom.

1. Is it cold-tolerant?

Camellia is slightly cold-tolerant and can tolerate temperatures as low as minus 2 degrees Celsius. It can even withstand temperatures as low as minus 10 degrees for a short period of time, but it can easily cause frostbite if left for too long. After the temperature drops in winter, it is still recommended to move indoors for management, especially in cold northern areas, to avoid frostbite. If the temperature cannot be controlled well, it is recommended to wrap it with plastic film, which can also increase the temperature and keep you warm.

2. How to survive the winter

1 3. Reduce watering: In winter, its growth rate is slow and its water loss is also slow, so it is necessary to reduce watering. Don't water until the soil is dry. When pouring, you should also pay attention to the temperature of the water and try to keep it consistent with room temperature to avoid damage.

2. Get more sun: It likes the sun itself, and the light in winter is very mild. It can be placed in a brightly lit place indoors. It is best to bask in the sun all day long, which can increase the temperature of the plant itself. Good for winter.

3. Apply thin fertilizer: If you can provide it with suitable fertilizer It can bloom in winter even in a certain environment, but it consumes a lot of nutrients and needs to be supplemented with fertilizer. Fertilizer should be phosphorus and potassium, and only about half of it should be applied once. After applying fertilizer, water it to dilute it to help it absorb it as quickly as possible.

3. Is it drought tolerant?

It likes a humid environment and is not drought tolerant. Watering should be frequent during the maintenance period, especially during the peak growing season. The soil should always be in a moist state, but there should be no water accumulation, otherwise the roots will easily rot. The specific watering frequency depends on the season. Water frequently and often in spring and summer. Water should be controlled after the temperature drops in autumn and in winter to avoid frostbite.

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