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Camellia 'Fragrant Princess', also known as Camellia with strong fragrance, is a variety of camellia with a unique fragrance. Its flowering period can last from December to May of the following year, and the flowers are an attractive light pink. Considering its flowering period characteristics, the best planting time for Camellia 'Fragrant Princess' should be from autumn to early winter, that is, from the end of September to the beginning of November. Planting during this period is conducive to the recovery of the plant's root system and lays a solid foundation for flowering in the coming year.
Camellia 'Fragrant Princess' has high requirements for soil. It is necessary to choose loose, breathable, and slightly acidic soil rich in humus. For home planting, you can prepare the soil by yourself. For example, mix peat soil, coarse sand, and decayed leaf soil in a ratio of 5:1:4, or use special camellia soil. Keeping the soil pH value around 6.5 is beneficial to the growth of camellia. If the soil is alkaline, sulfuric acid ferrous solution or vinegar water can be poured regularly for adjustment.
Camellia 'Fragrant Princess' is a photophilic plant, but direct strong sunlight should be avoided in summer to prevent sunburn on the leaves. In spring and autumn, sufficient sunlight should be given, with at least 6 hours of sunlight per day, which is helpful for flower bud differentiation and flowering. When the sunlight is weak in winter, camellia can be placed in a sunny place indoors to promote photosynthesis and energy accumulation.
Camellia 'Fragrant Princess' likes a humid environment but hates water accumulation. Watering should follow the principle of "water when the soil surface is slightly dry". Generally, water once every 3 to 5 days in spring and autumn. In summer, when the temperature is high, the watering frequency needs to be increased. Water once in the morning and evening, and spray water on the leaves in due course to increase air humidity. In winter, watering needs to be reduced. Keep the soil slightly moist to avoid root rot caused by excessive water.
Camellia 'Fragrant Princess' has a large demand for fertilizers during the growth period and flowering period. Reasonable fertilization should be carried out to promote plant growth and flowering. During the growth period, 腐熟 organic fertilizer can be applied once every half a month, and combined with potassium dihydrogen phosphate foliar fertilizer. During the bud stage, the application amount of phosphorus and potassium fertilizers should be increased and topdressed once a month to promote bud development. In autumn and winter, organic fertilizer can be topdressed once as base fertilizer to reserve nutrients for next year's growth.
Regular pruning is an important measure to keep the plant shape of Camellia 'Fragrant Princess' beautiful and promote flowering. Pruning is generally carried out after the flowers bloom in spring. Cut off weak branches, diseased branches, crossed branches, and overcrowded branches to promote ventilation and light transmission and the germination of new branches. For Camellia 'Fragrant Princess' with a plant age of three to four years, if there are too many flower buds, the flower buds should be properly thinned to reduce nutrient consumption and ensure that the flowers are large and gorgeous.
Precautions:
Avoid frequent potting changes: Camellia 'Fragrant Princess' is relatively sensitive to the soil environment. Frequent potting changes can easily lead to leaf and flower bud dropping and even plant death. Therefore, it is recommended to change the pot once every 2 to 3 years.
Maintain air circulation: Camellia does not like a long-term closed environment. It should be cultured in a well-ventilated place to avoid the breeding of pests and diseases.
Temperature control: Camellia 'Fragrant Princess' likes a warm environment. The suitable growth temperature is 18-25℃. In winter, thermal insulation measures should be taken to avoid frost damage caused by a temperature lower than 3℃.
Prevention and control of pests and diseases: Regularly check the health status of the plant. If pests and diseases are found, they should be prevented and controlled in time. Chemical agents or biological control methods can be used for treatment.
In short, the planting time of Camellia 'Fragrant Princess' is advisable in spring and autumn. As long as you master the correct methods and pay attention to relevant matters during the breeding process, your Camellia 'Fragrant Princess' will surely grow healthily.