Must camellia be pruned after flowering?

Camellia must be pruned after flowering to improve the ventilation and light transmission conditions of the tree, improve the photosynthesis ability of leaves and reduce the excessive nutrient consumption of dead branches and waste branches. Improve the health of camellia plants, restore tree vigor, restore tree vigor, and reduce the spread of pests and diseases. 、

Cut off diseased dead branches, clustered branches, crossed branches and overlapping branches. The cutting mouth should be smooth, leaving no residual piles. Each plant should have three branches, and the main branch on each branch should be kept. Too high branches should be taken back and trimmed, so that new buds can germinate at the lower part of the cut, and the plant will become fuller.

After pruning, the sprouted buds should be erased in time, and it is advisable to leave two buds at each germination point. According to the requirements of cultivation, camellia can be trimmed into different shapes, such as round head, straight tube, short crown, fence or other geometric figures.

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Breeding environment

1. Soil: Camellia is suitable for loose and well-drained acid soil, and calcareous soil must not be used.

2, watering: when the new pot is put on, it should be watered and poured thoroughly. The amount of watering can be determined according to the weather, as long as the soil remains wet; In summer, it can be watered more appropriately to meet its germination needs; It is best to water in the morning or evening in summer; Pay attention to drainage in rainy season to avoid water accumulation.

3. Fertilization: Camellia does not like fertilizer and does not need too much fertilization. Mixed fertilizers, mainly phosphate fertilizers, can also be used. Fertilizer should be fully decomposed before use. Apply more fertilizer when it is strong, and apply less or no fertilizer when it is weak.