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Flowering Care on camellia sasanqua
What's Happening
Camellia sasanqua flowers in response to cool autumn temperatures (55°F/13°C) and shorter day lengths, initiating bloom in early December and continuing through April
How to Fix It
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1. Grow in cool greenhouse or unheated sun porch where air remains cool and humid
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2. Begin pinching new growth when it appears after flowering - this light green growth with bronze edges should be pinched to two leaves
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3. Pinching early allows plant to develop both vegetative and flower buds in leaf axils for following year
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4. Avoid removing too many flower buds - some must be retained for next season's display
How to Prevent It
Maintain cool humid conditions through autumn to trigger flowering; pinch new growth promptly after bloom cycle to set buds for following year
Related Problems
Same Problem on Other Plants
Frequently Asked Questions
What causes flowering care on my plant?
Camellia sasanqua flowers in response to cool autumn temperatures (55°F/13°C) and shorter day lengths, initiating bloom in early December and continuing through April
How do I fix flowering care?
1. Grow in cool greenhouse or unheated sun porch where air remains cool and humid. 2. Begin pinching new growth when it appears after flowering - this light green growth with bronze edges should be pinched to two leaves.
How do I prevent flowering care from happening again?
Maintain cool humid conditions through autumn to trigger flowering; pinch new growth promptly after bloom cycle to set buds for following year