Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
China
Types
Camellia japonica, Camellia oleifera, Camellia sasanqua
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Hillside
gardens, Grassland, Homesteads, Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Crimson, Dark Red
Yellow, Red, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting, Tip cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove short branches
A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Balanced liquid fertilizer, Do not fertilize new plants until at least a month, Use a low phosphate fertilizer to improve the quality of the blooms
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Mealybugs, Red spider mite, Scale, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Hair Conditioner, Not Available, Prevents greying of hair, Prevents Premature Baldness, Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Weight loss
anti-inflammatory, Diuretic, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making beverages
Culinary use, Employed in herbal medicine, Jam, Jelly, Making Shampoo, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine, Use in Chinese herbology, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens, Used for fragrance, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages, Used in paper industry, Used in salads, Used to make hair tonic
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Brooks'
HIBISCUS rosa-sinensis 'Lillikoi Yellow'
Common Name
Tea plant, Tea shrub
China rose
In Hindi
चाय के पौधे
गुड़हल, जवा कुसुम
In German
Camellia Pflanzen
Tropical Hibiscus
In French
Camélia
Hibiscus Tropical
In Spanish
Camelia
hibisco tropical
In Greek
Καμέλια
τροπική Hibiscus
In Portuguese
Camélia
Hibiscus tropical
In Polish
Kamelia
Tropical Hibiscus
In Latin
Camellia
Tropical Hibiscus
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Malvaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Hibisceae
Subfamily
Theeae, Theoideae
Malvoideae
Season and Care of Camellia and Chinese hibiscus
Season and care of Camellia and Chinese hibiscus is important to know. While considering everything about Camellia and Chinese hibiscus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camellia season is Spring and Winter and Chinese hibiscus season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Camellia is Loam and for Chinese hibiscus is Loam while the PH of soil for Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Chinese hibiscus is Neutral.
Camellia and Chinese hibiscus Physical Information
Camellia and Chinese hibiscus physical information is very important for comparison. Camellia height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Chinese hibiscus height is 600.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Camellia and Chinese hibiscus are as follows:
Camellia flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Crimson and Dark Red
Camellia leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Chinese hibiscus flower color: Yellow, Red and Dark Red
- Chinese hibiscus leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Camellia and Chinese hibiscus
Care of Camellia and Chinese hibiscus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camellia pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove short branches and Chinese hibiscus pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut leaves after fall, Cut or pinch the stems, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune for shortening long shoots, Prune in early summer and Remove deadheads. In summer Camellia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Chinese hibiscus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.