
Hi, I wonder if anyone could give me some advice please,I have had this lovely Camelia bought me,& I don’t know anything about Camelias except that they need an acid soil.Do I leave it in the original pot until it has finished flowering,or can I plant it straight in the garden with some ericaceous compost.Also do I water the pot from underneath or the top, & how often.This variety is called Black Lace.Many thanks in advance, your help would be much appreciated.
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If the weather was a little warmer and nice out I would say plant it. But for now I would keep it in the best light you can and if possible on the cool side and gradually acclimatize it over a few weeks before planting it out.
You can do this by putting it outside on nicer days for a few weeks.
Make sure you don't over water it. if you look at the soil from the bottom make sure it is not soggy, that will make it drop buds as much as too much heat indoors. The soil can easily dry out at the top and seem dry.
Water it from the top thoroughly and let it drain, tip any water out of the saucer.
It is a lovely one.
Our soil is only slightly on the acid side of neutral. our camellia is fine in the garden.
You could enjoy it in a larger pot for a few years before having to plant it out if you wanted.