Camellia: How to Grow for Elegant Winter Blooms Indoors
Camellia japonica
Camellia japonica care: evergreen shrub with elegant flowers blooming in winter. Partial shade, acidic soil, long-lived and refined.
Characteristics
Camellia japonica is a most elegant evergreen shrub, famous for its large white, pink or red flowers blooming in winter and spring. It prefers cool partial shade, acidic well-drained soil and regular watering with soft non-calcareous water. Long-lived, it can survive over 100 years.
Flowering season
Practical tips
Water needs: media — always check soil moisture before watering.
Prefers mezz'ombra: provide the right light and rotate the plant for even growth.
Recommended soil: acido drenante. Refresh the substrate every 1-2 years.
Dust the leaves with a damp cloth to support photosynthesis.
Feed during the growing season (spring-summer) and stop in winter.
