Camellia Sasanqua: flowering care
Quick answer
flowering care for Camellia Sasanqua: 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
Start here:
- 1. 1. Grow in cool greenhouse or unheated sun porch where air remains cool and humid
- 2. 2. Begin pinching new growth when it appears after flowering - this light green growth with bronze edges should be pinched to two leaves
Why flowering care matters for Camellia Sasanqua
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 handle flowering care on Camellia Sasanqua
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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
Keeping Camellia Sasanqua on track
Maintain cool humid conditions through autumn to trigger flowering; pinch new growth promptly after bloom cycle to set buds for following year