Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Mediterranean
China, Japan, Korea
Types
Belgian Endive, Red Belgian Endive, Curly Endive (a.k.a. Frisee), Escarole, Radicchio (Chioggia) and Radicchio (Chioggia)
Not Available
Habitat
Grassland, Mediterranean region, Wild
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
Blue
Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Applicable
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Loopers, Root rot, Viruses, Worms
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Bonsai
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Digestive disorders, Inflammation, Liver problems, Stomach pain
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Root
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as an ingredient in coffee
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Not Available
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Cichorium intybus
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Common Name
Blue daisy, blue dandelion, blue sailors, blue weed, bunk, coffeeweed, cornflower, hendibeh, horseweed, ragged sailors, succory, wild bachelor's buttons, and wild endive
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
In Hindi
कासनी
Japanese Camellia
In German
Chicoree
Japanische Kamelie
In French
chicorée
Camellia japonais
In Spanish
achicoria
Camelia japonesa
In Greek
ραδίκι
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
In Portuguese
chicória
Camellia japonês
In Polish
cykoria
Japoński Camellia
In Latin
pancratium
Camellia Italica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Asteraceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Cichorioideae
Theoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Chicory and Japanese Camellia
Season and care of Chicory and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Chicory and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Chicory season is Summer and Japanese Camellia season is Summer. The type of soil for Chicory is Loamy, Sandy and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Chicory is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Chicory and Japanese Camellia Physical Information
Chicory and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Chicory height is 3.00 cm and width 1.50 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Chicory and Japanese Camellia are as follows:
Chicory flower color: Blue
Chicory leaf color: Green
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
- Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Chicory and Japanese Camellia
Care of Chicory and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Chicory pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune prior to new growth, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Chicory needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.