Camellia has buds, why don’t they bloom? How to promote camellia flowers?

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1. Plant seedling slowing down

2. Insufficient nutrients

3. Lower temperature

4. Lack of light

There are many reasons why camellias have buds but do not bloom. It may be because the plants are in the slow seedling stage and need careful maintenance to wait for growth to resume. It may be due to lack of nutrients and proper supplementation of phosphorus and potassium fertilizer is needed to promote flowering. It may be because the temperature is too low, so you need to keep warm and keep the temperature between 15-25℃. It may be due to lack of light that it needs to be placed in a sunny location.

1. Plant slow seedling

The camellias sold outside have buds, but they have not bloomed since I bought them home. This is because the plants have entered the slow seedling stage due to changes in the environment and stopped growing. To. During this period, the plant's ability to absorb water and nutrients is not strong, so it does not require frequent watering and fertilization. At the same time, attention should be paid to shading to avoid too much water loss. After the seedling slowdown, the plant resumes growth and will slowly bloom.

2. Insufficient nutrients

Any All plants need sufficient nutrients to bloom, and camellias are no exception. If there are insufficient nutrients, the flower buds will not be able to bloom. In this case, the plants need to be properly fertilized. Generally, phosphorus and potassium fertilizers can promote flowering. It should be noted that too many flower buds will also lead to uneven distribution of nutrients, thus affecting flowering. The buds can be thinned appropriately.

3. Lower temperature

Camellia is suitable for growing in a warm environment. If the temperature is low, it will also affect the flowering of the plant. The temperature during the growth period of the plant can be maintained between 5-15℃, but if you want to bloom, the temperature needs to reach 15-25℃. If the long-term temperature does not reach 10°C, the plants will not only fail to bloom, but may also cause them to wither.

4. Lack of light

Camellia It is a long-day plant. Long-term light is very helpful for the flower bud differentiation of the plant. Even after the flower buds are formed, sufficient exposure to light can accelerate the blooming of the flowers. However, exposure to the sun must also be avoided to prevent the leaves from turning yellow and affecting the growth of the plant. Photosynthesis is not conducive to the accumulation of nutrients.

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