When and how was camellia grafted?

The grafting time of camellia is generally from spring to autumn, and the specific time is between April and September. When grafting camellia, grafting method is usually adopted, and suitable varieties, such as small grain tea or camellia oleifera, are selected as rootstocks to graft precious camellia.

First of all, plant the rootstock in a flowerpot, cut off about half of the parts to be combined with a knife, and the incision should be smooth. Then, the cut surfaces on both sides are closely attached, wrapped with plastic film, and the rootstock is watered twice a day, and it will heal after 60 days.

You can cut it and plant it in the shade to avoid direct sunlight. In February of the following year, cut off the tail of the rhizome with a knife and plant it.

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Camellia requires high fertilizer and water, and neutral and alkaline loam is not conducive to its growth. In the north, it is particularly important to pay attention to the acidification of alkaline water before watering flowers. The specific method is to store tap water for 2 days to volatilize chlorine in the water, and then add an appropriate amount of ferrous sulfate (about 0.5% of water).

Don't water too much, or the roots will rot easily. Pot soil can't be dried, otherwise the roots will shrink due to water loss. It is advisable to keep the basin soil and surrounding environment moist. Don't spray water during flowering. It is dry indoors in winter. Water should be sprayed on the leaves of camellia regularly to form a humid microclimate. But avoid spraying water in rainy days.

Don't spray water on the flowers when watering, otherwise it will cause the flowers to rot and shorten the flowering period. After the flowers wither, pick the residual flowers in time, water them in winter according to the indoor temperature, once every three days, and keep the soil moist to avoid water accumulation or more than half.

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Baidu encyclopedia-camellia