Tea bush, which is also called Chinese Camellia is a long-lived plant. His age can be calculated hundred years. However, in room conditions, it is unlikely to reach impressive sizes. In the cultivation and care, this flower is quite complicated, so you have to be patient. But there is nothing impossible for those who are ready to make efforts, because the result is definitely worth it. Take into account one detail - the planting of this plant is made only in winter.
You will need:
Tea bush seeds;
Epin (plant growth regulator);
Soil for azaleas, either a mixture of peat, sand and leaf land.
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Purchased seeds need preparation for landing. To do this, they are soaked in hot water with the addition of epine for several hours. You can also use room temperature water, but in this case the seeds must stay in it about 3 days, the solution must be changed daily. After that, only those bones that have not remained on the surface of the water are selected - unfortunately, they are not suitable for landing.
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The earth for this capricious plant plays a big role. You can use a soil for azaleas, or make a substrate yourself. For soil, leafy land, sand and peat are taken in equal parts, at the bottom - layer of drainage (most often used clay). After the preparatory procedures, the seeds are planted on a depth of about 3 cm. It is important to take into account the direction of the Rubber - it should look down. After landing, it is good to spray the earth, tighten the film and put in a warm place (you can use the battery) until the first germs appear, while maintaining a constant moisturity of the soil. It should be noted that it can take up to 2.5 months. I have not yet risen the plant daily ventilate. After germination, the film is removed, and the pot is transferred to a cooler and bright place.
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Water Chinese camellia often so that the soil has always been moistened, the spraying of stunned water is welcomed several times a week. Keep in a well-lit room, avoiding direct sunlight. The bush will grow sufficiently slowly. Blossoms are expected from 1.5-2 years, when buds appear, they do not spray and reduce the amount of irrigation. Tea bush loves heat, however, during the winter months, the temperature regime is reduced (but not lower than 10 ° C). If you have a glazed balcony - it is not suitable for wintering plants. Feed mineral fertilizer from spring to autumn.
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Tea bush needs an annual transplant, which is produced at the beginning of spring. Before this in a couple of hours, the plant is watered. I should not remove the soil with the roots, it is transferred with it to a new pot. In order not to be clogged between the grocery of the clay, which leads to a bad drainage of excess moisture, a small peat layer is added to the drainage. After completion of the procedure, it is plentiful to pour and put it in a cool place for a couple of weeks.
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In order for the bush to look neatly and had a beautiful shape, too stretched shoots cut off, while observing the ultimate caution. It is better to do this in the spring, cutting the stalks at an altitude of about 10-15 cm.
Observe all the conditions for planting and care for Chinese camellia is not easy. This plant is rather suitable for more experienced flower. But if you carefully take care of the tea bush, it will definitely reward you with lush and fragrant blossoms.
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