1. The pruning time of camellia is generally one month before the new buds germinate. Due to the difference of climate, the pruning time in different regions is also inconsistent. In Fujian, Guangdong, Yunnan and Jiangxi, it is usually pruned 20 days before the Spring Festival. Provinces and cities in the Yangtze River basin are generally pruned around spring.

2. Sparse branches: With the growth of camellia, its branches will become denser and denser, which will affect the ventilation and light transmission inside the plant. It is necessary to carry out thinning in time and cut off all the dense branches and cross branches. At the same time, check whether there are dead branches and diseased branches, and cut them together to avoid further deterioration.

3, bud picking: In order to ensure that camellia can bloom better, it is usually necessary to pick buds after budding. Keep the number of buds according to the strength of branches. For thin branches, you can leave less or not, and for thick branches, you can leave more. In addition, sparse buds should be even, not only on one side.

4. Shaping: Pruning can not only make camellia grow and bloom better, but also increase its ornamental value. For some erect varieties, it is generally necessary to cut them short from the upper part. For slow-growing plants, it is necessary to cut off too long branches to make them the same length. For varieties with large crown, the crown width needs to be trimmed.

5. Nursing after cutting. After the camellia is pruned, it needs to be properly supplemented with fertilizer, usually more nitrogen fertilizer, which can promote the germination of new buds and add a little foliar fertilizer.