Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Mexico, Caribbean
Types
Camellia japonica, Camellia oleifera, Camellia sasanqua
Lindheimer's muhly
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Coastal Regions, Hillside
Prairies, Roadsides, Warmer regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-10
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
12 - 3
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Sandy Brown
Non Fruiting Plant
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan, Brown
Leaf Shape
Oblong elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Salt
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
Water frequently while growing, Water more frequently during periods of extreme drought
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Remove short branches
Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Ladybug
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Ladybug beetles
Allergy
Asthma
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shelter for wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Weight loss
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making beverages
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Edging, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Brooks'
MUHLENBERGIA capillaris
Common Name
Tea plant, Tea shrub
Pink Muhly Grass
In Hindi
चाय के पौधे
Muhly Grass
In German
Camellia Pflanzen
hairawn muhly
In French
Camélia
muhly herbe
In Spanish
Camelia
muhly Grass
In Greek
Καμέλια
Muhly Grass
In Portuguese
Camélia
muhly grama
In Polish
Kamelia
Muhly Trawa
In Latin
Camellia
Muhly Grass
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Camellia
Muhlenbergia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Theeae, Theoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Camellia and Muhly Grass
Season and care of Camellia and Muhly Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Camellia and Muhly Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Camellia season is Spring and Winter and Muhly Grass season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Camellia is Loam and for Muhly Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Muhly Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Camellia and Muhly Grass Physical Information
Camellia and Muhly Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Camellia height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Muhly Grass height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Camellia and Muhly Grass 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
Muhly Grass flower color: Pink
- Muhly Grass leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Camellia and Muhly Grass
Care of Camellia and Muhly Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Camellia pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove short branches and Muhly Grass pruning is done Prune when plant is dormant and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Camellia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Muhly Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.