Camellia Bud Drop - Knowledgebase Question

Canton, MS
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Question by Msmac2643
February 6, 2000
My camellias are loaded with potential blooms but the buds fall off without ever opening. What can I do to prevent this from happening?


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Answer from NGA
February 6, 2000
Camellia's have a reputation for setting more buds than they can open, so bud dropping may be a natural phenomenon, especially if your plant is otherwise healthy and growing well. But, bud drop can be caused by overwatering in the cool months, or underwatering in the summer. Bud drop can also be caused by spells of very low humidity. Monitor your plant for signs of ill-health, and after flower buds form, thin clusters at branch tips to one or two fat flower buds, leaving the slender leaf buds alone. The remaining buds should open into beautiful, large flowers.

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