We recently planted camellias on one of our window boxes and I noticed that they do not grow as healthy as our other plants. I didn't know what the problem is, so I consulted some of my friends and neighbors on what to do with the plant. Everything our camellia plant needs, like water, sunlight, fertilizer are already given, but still the plant does not blossom as it should be. While browsing the internet, to check for solutions, I came across an article about peat moss. We haven't use any peat moss for our plants since, we have the organic fertilizers, but it was suggested on that specific article that peat moss is a better choice for camellia plants. The main reason is because camellias are acid-loving plants and since it doesn't compact or break down readily, one application of peat moss could last up to several years.
Peat moss is an important component of most potting soils and seed starting mediums. They do not contain any harmful microorganisms or weed seeds that we may find in poorly processed compost. Peat moss can be used in several ways. It is not just a soil amendment or an ingredient in potting soils and planting mixes, but it can also be used as a bulking agent and carbon source in composting. Having read all of these, I immediately went to a nearby gardening shop to buy peat moss for our camellia plant. After purchasing, I look around the store for other pots or window box liners. Luckily, I saw these preserved moss roll which would perfectly fit as a window box liner for our window boxes at home, especially the one with camellia plant on it.
Growing and maintaining a plant is just like caring for your family too. These plants also need your time and effort for them to be able to grow healthily and blossom beautifully. Life is a give and take process. I believe in the saying that, "You receive from the world, what you give to the world.
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