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Posted 11M ago by @CoolIcecaps60

Help! My Camellia is dropping leaves. Bought it on 11 May...

#Camellia
I know camellias (in general) can be really funny, while I don’t have this particular plant, I’ve got a few in the family of this plant.. mine did this, and I learned that they are VERY funny about the right kind of lighting and watering. Depending on which way the leafs are curling can generally tell you if you are over or under watering, just from what you’ve said my guess would be too much water. Camellias like indirect bright light and they sunburn easier (at least mine did) you want to let them dry out a tiny and then water deep between watering instead of watering every two days, yet maybe once a week with misting every few days between watering. They like morning sun, then afternoon shade..
Tq for your advice. Leaves are drooping down. Will let it dry out and hopefully it can be saved.
My camellia also looked droopy when I brought her home from the nursery! It got alright in a month, adjusted to a new place I guess. How’s your plant doing now?