Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
China
Types
Camellia japonica, Camellia oleifera, Camellia sasanqua
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Habitat
Coastal Regions, Hillside
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-9
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
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Grafting, Seedlings
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
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove short branches
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Asthma
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Weight loss
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Brooks'
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Tea plant, Tea shrub
Daphne plant
In Hindi
चाय के पौधे
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Camellia Pflanzen
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
Camélia
plante Daphne
In Spanish
Camelia
planta de Daphne
In Greek
Καμέλια
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
Camélia
Daphne planta
In Polish
Kamelia
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Camellia
Daphne plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Subfamily
Theeae, Theoideae
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Season and Care of Camellia and Daphne
Season and care of Camellia and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Camellia and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camellia season is Spring and Winter and Daphne season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Camellia is Loam and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Camellia and Daphne Physical Information
Camellia and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Camellia height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Camellia and Daphne 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
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Camellia and Daphne
Care of Camellia and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camellia pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove short branches and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Camellia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.