Camellia japonica - Japanese Camellia

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Camellia japonica - Japanese Camellia

Here’s a complete care guide for Camellia japonica - Japanese Camellia 🌸:

🌿 Overview

Botanical Name: Camellia japonica

Common Name: Japanese Camellia

Family: Theaceae

Type: Evergreen flowering shrub

Origin: Japan, China, Korea

☀️ Light

Prefers bright, indirect light or morning sun with afternoon shade.

Avoid harsh midday sun — it can scorch the leaves and buds.

In cooler regions, it can tolerate more sunlight.

🌡️ Temperature & Humidity

Ideal temperature: 15–25°C.

Protect from frost and extreme heat.

Likes moderate to high humidity; mist leaves or use a humidity tray if air is dry.

💧 Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, but not soggy.

Water when the top 2–3 cm of soil feels dry.

Use rainwater or filtered water if possible (Camellias dislike hard water).

Avoid waterlogging — roots rot easily.

🌱 Soil

Needs acidic, well-draining soil.

Ideal pH: 5.5–6.5.

Best mix: equal parts peat moss, pine bark, and perlite or use azalea/rhododendron potting mix.

🌸 Fertilizer

Feed once a month during the growing season (spring to early autumn) with an acid-loving plant fertilizer.

Stop feeding during late autumn and winter while buds develop.

Avoid over-fertilizing; excess salts can burn roots.

✂️ Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead or weak branches.

Avoid pruning late in the season — it may remove next year’s flower buds.

🪴 Repotting

Repot every 2–3 years in spring after flowering.

Use fresh acidic potting mix.

Choose a slightly larger pot each time with good drainage.

🐛 Common Problems Camellia japonica - Japanese Camellia

Problem

Cause

Solution

Yellow leaves

Alkaline soil or overwatering

Check pH and adjust soil; improve drainage

Bud drop

Low humidity, root stress, or sudden temp changes

Keep conditions stable; mist leaves

Leaf burn

Too much direct sunlight

Provide partial shade

Scale insects / aphids

Pests on leaves

Wipe with neem oil or insecticidal soap

🌼 Flowering Tips

Blooms from late winter to early spring.

Keep plant cool and bright during bud formation.

Avoid moving the plant once buds form — it may cause them to drop.