Overview
Camellia Bonsai (Camellia species) is a evergreen flowering shrub with glossy leaves and elegant winter or spring flowers. It is best suited to flowering bonsai, upright styles and refined garden displays. For UK growers, treat it as: Outdoor, with frost protection for buds and roots.
Placement
partial shade or morning sun; avoid hot drying sun and wind
Watering
keep evenly moist with rainwater where possible; do not let buds dry
Feeding and fertilising
acid-loving feed after flowering and through growth
Pruning and wiring
prune after flowering, before next season's buds form
Repotting
repot every 2-3 years after flowering using acidic free-draining soil
Propagation
cuttings, air layers or grafted nursery plants
Pests, diseases and common issues
bud drop, lime chlorosis, scale, vine weevil and cold wind scorch