A camellia in full bloom is truly an attractive sight, but it also requires good care and a really suitable location. If the leaves of this sensitive plant curl up, you should react quickly.
What to do if camellia leaves curl up?
If camellia leaves curl, it may be due to low humidity, damaged or rotten roots, inadequate watering, hard water, or frost damage. A quick response can help save the camellia by examining its condition and taking action if necessary.
Why do camellia leaves curl?
Probably the most common reason why the leaves of a camellia curl up is too low humidity. If this is over 70 percent, then a camellia feels good. However, if the humidity drops significantly below 70 percent, the plant rolls up its leaves in order to reduce the evaporation of moisture and prevent them from drying out.
Poor water supply due to damaged or rotten roots also causes the leaves of a camellia to wilt and later fall off. Other reasons include too little water, watering with calcareous (tap) water or damage caused by frost.
Possible reasons for curled leaves:
- too low humidity
- damaged or rotten roots
- watering too little
- Watering with hard water
- Frost Damage
- wrong time to repot
Can I still save my camellia?
If the roots of your camellia are still intact, then there is definitely a chance of saving the plant. To determine this, you must carefully remove the camellia from the ground. If the soil is wet, replace it. However, if the roots are rotten, the camellia will die and you can safely dispose of the plant.
If the root ball of your camellia is completely dry, then water the plant with plenty of low-lime water. Allow the excess water to drain away. Water every one or two days until the plant looks fresh again. However, it may take a few weeks for your camellia to fully recover. This also applies to any frost damage. In this case, you should cut back damaged shoots generously.
Tip
The sooner you react to curled leaves on your camellia, the greater the chances of successfully saving the plant.
