When to prune camellias, when and how to prune camellias

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1. Pruning time

2. Pruning method

3. Post-cut care

Camellias are usually pruned one month before new buds sprout. For plants that are growing vigorously, it is necessary to thin them appropriately and cut off overly dense branches and cross branches to increase internal ventilation and light transmission. At the same time, the buds should be picked appropriately and the flower buds should be retained according to the strength of the branches. In addition, in order to make it more beautiful, its crown must be trimmed. After pruning, you can add a little nitrogen fertilizer to promote the growth of new shoots.

1. Pruning time

The time for pruning camellias is generally one month before new buds sprout. Due to climate differences, the pruning time is inconsistent in different regions. In places such as Fujian, Guangdong, Yunnan and Jiangxi, pruning is usually done 20 days before the Spring Festival. In various provinces and cities along the Yangtze River Basin, pruning is generally carried out around spring.

2. Pruning method

1 , Thinning branches: As the camellia grows, its branches will become denser and denser, which will affect the ventilation and light transmission inside the plant. It needs to be thinned out in time, and all overly dense branches, cross branches, etc. must be cut off. At the same time, Also check to see if there are any dead or diseased branches, and prune them out to avoid further deterioration.

2. Picking buds: In order to ensure that Camellia blooms better , usually the buds need to be removed after budding. The number of flower buds should be retained according to the strength of the branches. For thin branches, you can keep less or none, but for thick branches, you can keep a few more. In addition, the buds should be sparse evenly, do not pick only one side.

3. Shaping: In addition to making the camellia grow and bloom better, pruning can also increase its ornamental quality. For some more upright varieties, it is generally necessary to cut short from the top. For slow-growing plants, excessively long branches need to be cut off to make the branches consistent in length. For varieties with larger crowns, the crown width needs to be pruned.

3. Post-cut care

After pruning the camellia, you need to add appropriate fertilizer to it. Generally, apply more nitrogen fertilizer, which can promote the germination of new plant shoots. You can also add some foliar fertilizer.

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