A little care is needed for camellias to set buds successfully. Even then, there is still a long way to go until lush flowering. A small mistake can cause the buds to turn brown or even fall off.
What causes brown buds on camellias and how to get them to bloom?
Brown buds on camellias can be caused by lack of water, low humidity, waterlogging, frost damage or morning sun in winter. To get the camellia to bloom, provide sufficient water, nutrients, high humidity and avoid frost damage.
Why are my camellia buds turning brown?
The reasons for the flower buds turning brown are quite numerous and not always easy to understand. Sometimes they happened a long time ago. For example, there is a lack of water. You may not have watered your camellia enough, perhaps the humidity in your camellia's environment was not always optimal or the plant suffered too much frost.
Other causes may lie in the location of your camellia. This plant does not tolerate waterlogging. Wet feet cause their flower buds to wilt quite quickly. The morning sun in the cold season also has a similar effect. Then more moisture evaporates through the leaves than your camellia can absorb from the perhaps still frozen ground. As a result, the leaves and buds wilt.
Possible causes of brown buds:
- Water shortage
- too low humidity
- Waterlogging
- Frost Damage
- Morning sun in winter
How do I still get my camellia to bloom?
Once the buds of your camellia have turned brown, they usually don't bloom. Sometimes brown buds bloom only to fall off after a short time. So you should at least expect a shorter one.
However, it makes sense to take precautions for next season. Ensure a good supply of water and nutrients. But don't fertilize your camellia too much, otherwise you'll achieve the opposite of what you want. Excessive fertilization causes horny shoots to grow, but at the expense of bud formation. Also ensure high humidity and avoid frost damage.
Tip
Even though you may not be able to save the current bloom, good care will certainly pay off.