brian agius
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Can you begin fertilize camelias now pls? they are in pots and new leaves are coming out..; Any advice pls thanks?if no when you begin pls?
camelias fertilizing now?
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Marck
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Container-grown Camellia should be fertilized on a regular schedule. I fertilize mine once a month with a complete liquid fertilizer.
Some will recommend specific acid-loving fertilizers but I have used a general purpose (which is somewhat acidic anyway) for years with excellent results.
Some will recommend specific acid-loving fertilizers but I have used a general purpose (which is somewhat acidic anyway) for years with excellent results.
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How often should an in ground camellia plant be fertilised?
Marck
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I mulch my in-ground Camellia with organic matter but I don't fertilize them otherwise on a regular basis.
However, if I did see a nutrient deficiency I would address it with a fertilizer application. Also, if I thought it necessary I would treat the soil with sulfur to lower pH, but in my experience as long as the soil is rich with organic matter, it is usually acidic enough for Camellia. However Rhododendron are a different story. I do apply sulfur yearly in Spring for them.
However, if I did see a nutrient deficiency I would address it with a fertilizer application. Also, if I thought it necessary I would treat the soil with sulfur to lower pH, but in my experience as long as the soil is rich with organic matter, it is usually acidic enough for Camellia. However Rhododendron are a different story. I do apply sulfur yearly in Spring for them.