Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Hybrid origin
Types
Camellia japonica, Camellia oleifera, Camellia sasanqua
Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Hillside
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
5-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Crimson, Dark Red
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove short branches
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
No Beauty Benefits
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Weight loss
Diuretic
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
Showy Purposes, Used in biomass
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
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Brooks'
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Tea plant, Tea shrub
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
चाय के पौधे
Eulalia
In German
Camellia Pflanzen
Eulalia
In French
Camélia
Eulalia
In Spanish
Camelia
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Camélia
Eulalia
In Polish
Kamelia
Eulalia
In Latin
Camellia
Eulalia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Theeae, Theoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Camellia and Eulalia
Season and care of Camellia and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Camellia and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camellia season is Spring and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Camellia is Loam and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Camellia and Eulalia Physical Information
Camellia and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Camellia height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Camellia and Eulalia 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
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Camellia and Eulalia
Care of Camellia and Eulalia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camellia pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove short branches and Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Camellia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.