It was hastily replanted in one place, then after the room was finished it was moved back near the original site. It is getting new growth and seems to be making it. However, it is getting some sort of pest and also some aphids. The new growth indicates your camellia has survived the double transplant, says UC master gardener John Gregory. To properly identify the pest, bring a sample to the Cooperative Extension office at 4145 Branch Center Road.
Identification is necessary before treatment can be recommended.
Avoid broad-spectrum insecticides because they disrupt the natural enemies. You can get rid of the aphids with a strong spray of water on the undersides of the leaves. If ants are present, a sticky material such as Tanglefoot can be placed on a band and wrapped around the trunk. Camellias are generally fertilized after blooming has ended. Now would be a good time.