A blooming camellia is a beautiful sight. Unfortunately, this plant is not as easy to care for as some garden owners would like. An incorrect location leads to brown leaves or a lack of flowering just as quickly as incorrect care.
Why does my camellia have brown leaves and how can I save them?
Brown leaves on camellias can be caused by sunburn, too much or incorrect fertilizer, aging or waterlogging. To save the plant, react quickly and correct the location, fertilization or watering conditions accordingly.
Why does the camellia have brown leaves?
The right location is very important for the he alth of your camellia. Too much sun at the wrong time quickly leads to sunburn or causes the entire plant to dry out. Nevertheless, a camellia needs a lot of light to form plenty of buds. It is therefore best to give it a place in light shade where it is protected from the summer midday sun and the morning sun in winter.
Other causes of brown leaves on your camellia can be an aging plant or waterlogging. You should also consider errors in fertilization. The wrong fertilizer or too high a dose are possible here.
Possible causes of brown leaves:
- Sunburn
- too much or wrong fertilizer
- Aging
- Waterlogging
Can I still save my camellia?
If you notice leaf discoloration on your camellia, you should react quickly before it loses its leaves. You can replace soggy soil with dry soil. The wrong fertilizer can be washed out of the root ball, as can fertilization that is too abundant. This is tedious, but also helpful.
If you get sunburned, shading is the first aid measure. However, in the long term, you should transplant your camellia. If your camellia is growing in a pot, place the container in a more suitable spot in partial shade.
Tip
Always respond to leaf discoloration immediately, otherwise your camellia will eventually drop its leaves.
