You have been waiting for this with great excitement, but now you are disappointed: the numerous buds of your camellia are not opening! No wonder you're now worried and want to get to the bottom of the matter.
Why don't camellia buds open?
Camellia buds may not open if the blooming temperature is not yet reached, the humidity is too low, the evening temperatures are too high, or the fertilizer is incorrect. Good humidity (60-70%) and cool temperatures promote the opening of the buds.
Why aren't the buds opening?
Perhaps you have just bought your camellia, full of buds and hoping for it to bloom soon. Now the plant is in your living room and simply doesn't want to bloom. This is completely normal for this sensitive plant. It first has to get used to the changed environment (light, humidity) and care and tends to drop buds and flowers when it changes location.
Your camellia may simply not have bloomed yet. Many varieties bloom in February or March, others not until April. But they set the buds before winter. In this case, only patience and continued good care will help.
Possible reasons why the buds do not open:
- extended rest period as the flowering temperature has not yet been reached
- missing rest phase due to high temperature
- too low humidity
- too much or wrong fertilizer
How do I get camellias to bloom successfully?
First, check your camellia's environment. Is the humidity high enough? It should be at least 60, preferably 70 percent. Set up a humidifier (€59.00 on Amazon) or spray the plant with lukewarm water every now and then. However, like the irrigation water, this should be low in lime.
Is the temperature optimal? The camellia prefers it cool to warm and needs a certain amount of cold to encourage it to bloom. A warm living room is therefore not suitable for the camellia. Be sure to move the plant to another location, even if the buds may fall off. That's still better than losing the camellia entirely.
Tip
The camellia is particularly sensitive during bud and flower formation, so do not change the location, lighting conditions or watering behavior during this time.
