Camellia sp.: also known as camellia, it is the general name for many plants and horticultural varieties of Camellia family and Camellia genus. The petals are bowl shaped, divided into single petals or double petals. The single petal camellia is mostly the original flower, and the double petal Camellia can have as many as 60 petals. Camellia has different degrees of red, purple, white and yellow flowers, and even colorful striped camellia, and the flower branches can reach up to 4 meters. She likes warm and humid environment. The flowering period is long, from October to May of the next year, and the full flowering period is usually from January to March.

Growth habit:

Camellia is a kind of loose and fertile sandy loam, loess or humus soil with high and cool terrain, good ventilation, warm and humid, good drainage. PH 5.5-6.5 is the best. The suitable temperature is between 20-32 ℃. When the temperature is above 29 ℃, the growth will stop. When the temperature is 35 ℃, the leaves will be scorched. A certain temperature difference is required. The environmental humidity is more than 70%. Most varieties can endure the low temperature of - 8 ℃ (NATURAL overwintering, Yuncha is not cold resistant). In the south of Huaihe River, they can generally overwinter naturally. They like acidic soil and require good air permeability.

Curing method:

Camellia likes warm and humid environment and is afraid of water. Watering before flowering should follow the principle that the basin soil is not dry, and the watering is thorough.