Question From:
Vicki Garrood in Mount Coolum, Mount Coolum QLD
Nature of problem:
Why are my Sasanqua Camellias not growing?
Type of Plant (if known):
Early Pearly Sasanqua Camellia
Symptoms of Plant Illness (please try NOT to diagnose your problems yourself):
not growing,some have died after 3 years
Soil Type (e.g. sandy, clay or loam) OR Potting Mix Type:
sandy
How often do you water the plant:
probably not often enough
How many hours of sunlight does the plant get each day:
all afternoon
What type of plant is it:
Camellia
How long since you planted it:
3 years or more
Have you fertilised? If so, with what and when:
Blood and Bone. Sulphur Powder. A few times
Is the plant indoors or outdoors:
outdoors
Is the plant in a pot or in the ground:
in the ground,
What other treatments have you given the plant:
Sugar can mulch. Have pruned dead bits off
Upload photo if available:
Other Comments:
In a sheltered spot, along a wooden fence. south side of house. In shade for a lot of the morning. Next door is big golden cane palm tree. Look green and have had flowers, but just not growing. Had 8 but 4 have died
Answer: Sorry Vicki, but there is not enough in your email to permit diagnosis of the problem. You need to get a qualified horticulturist out to inspect your plants. Hopefully you can find one in the local paper or at the nursery.
Don
