
Camellia japonica - Camellia
Size: 5-inch diameter pot
Plant type: Flowering Plant, Shrub
Also known as: Camellia, Japanese camellia, Tsubaki, Peony Camellia
Where can I put this? In a bright spot to morning sun spot indoors or a part shade spot in the garden.
How often do I water it? When the top inch or two of growing media gets dry.
What should I use to repot it? A well-drained potting mix with added bark or coconut fibre for more drainage.
When do I fertilize it? Once or twice a month with a liquid fertilizer for acid-loving after the plants have finished flowering. Stop feeding when buds appear.
Other information: Yellow leaves may indicate the need for fertilizing, or being in soil that is too alkaline. Check soil pH to see if it needs amending with compost or iron chelate to lower the pH before fertilizing the plant.
The plant in the image is for illustration and will probably differ from the delivered plant. This plant will flower if exposed to the right conditions. Not all plants ordered can be delivered with a flower. We will select the most attractive plant at the time your order was placed.
On rare occasions, our online stock levels may not indicate something is out of stock. If this is the case we will notify you as soon as possible to inform you that something on your order is not available, we can usually offer you a suitable alternative or we will refund you for any items not in stock.