Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China
China, Japan, Korea
Types
-
Camellia japonica, Camellia oleifera, Camellia sasanqua
Habitat
Upland
Coastal Regions, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Crimson, Dark Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Crimson
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Remove short branches
Fertilizers
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
Skin irritation
Asthma
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Diabetes, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
DAPHNE acutiloba
CAMELLIA japonica 'Brooks'
Common Name
Daphne plant
Tea plant, Tea shrub
In Hindi
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
चाय के पौधे
In German
Daphne Pflanzen
Camellia Pflanzen
In French
plante Daphne
Camélia
In Spanish
planta de Daphne
Camelia
In Greek
Δάφνη φυτών
Καμέλια
In Portuguese
Daphne planta
Camélia
In Polish
Daphne roślin
Kamelia
In Latin
Daphne plant
Camellia
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Thymelaeaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Theeae, Theoideae
Season and Care of Daphne and Camellia
Season and care of Daphne and Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Daphne and Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Daphne season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Camellia season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Daphne is Loam and for Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Daphne is Neutral and for Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.
Daphne and Camellia Physical Information
Daphne and Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Camellia height is 300.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Daphne and Camellia are as follows:
Daphne flower color: White
Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Camellia flower color: White, Red, Pink, Light Pink, Rose, Salmon, Crimson and Dark Red
- Camellia leaf color: Light Green and Dark Green
Care of Daphne and Camellia
Care of Daphne and Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Camellia pruning is done Prune after flowering and Remove short branches. In summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Camellia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.