Camellia (Camellia japonica) is a shrub that grows 6-12 ft tall, hardy in USDA Zones 7-10, prefers well-drained, acidic soil, part shade to full shade, medium to high moisture, not edible, and has medicinal uses.
Habit
Shrub
Height
1-5 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Well-drained, sandy or loamy
Shade
Part shade to full shade
Moisture
Medium to high
Edible
No
Medicinal
Yes
Origin
East Asia
Climatic Condition
Temperate, Humid
Temperature (°)
10 to 25°C
Humidity (%)
60-80%
Potting media
Peat, pine bark, sand mix
Fertilizers
Acidic fertilizer
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist
Plant Weight
2-5 kg
Flowering Time
Winter to early spring
Soil Ph level
5.0 - 6.5
Water Ph level
5.0 - 6.5
Soil EC
1-2 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
5-10 kg of flowers per plant
NPK ratio
10:10:10
life Span
50-100 years
Health Benefits
Camellia tea (antioxidants), skincare, hair conditioning
Suggested Grow Media or Potting Mix ?
40% peat moss, 30% pine bark, 30% compost
Suggested Fertigation/Fertilizers
Fertilize every 4 weeks with an acid-loving plant fertilizer.
Common Diseases and Remedies
Camellia Flower Blight, Leaf Gall, Phytophthora Root Rot, Sooty Mold, Tea Scale, Anthracnose, Dieback, Rust, Bacterial Leaf Spot ,Cercospora Leaf Spot
Brown, mushy spots on flowers, Thickened, fleshy leaves ,Yellowing leaves, wilting, root decay, Black, sooty growth on leaves, Yellowing leaves, sooty mold growth, Dark, sunken spots on leaves, Wilting, branch dieback, Orange or yellow spots on leaves, Water-soaked spots on leaves, Dark, circular spots on leaves
Remove infected flowers, improve air circulation, Remove affected leaves, improve air circulation, Improve soil drainage, avoid overwatering, Control insect vectors (e.g., scale insects) ,Neem oil, horticultural oil, Remove infected plant parts, copper fungicide, Prune affected branches, improve air circulation ,Remove infected leaves, improve air circulation, Remove infected leaves, improve air circulation, Remove infected leaves, improve air circulation
Fungicides with captan or thiophanate-methyl, Fungicides with copper, Fungicides with phosphorous acid, Insecticides for scale insects, Systemic insecticides (imidacloprid) Chlorothalonil, Fungicides with mancozeb or myclobutanil,Fungicides with chlorothalonil or copper.
HEALTH BENEFITS
Rich in polyphenols, which support heart health.
· Helps boost metabolism and aid in weight management.
· Contains antioxidants that support skin and immune health.