Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Southwestern United States, California
China
Types
-
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Habitat
Dry areas, meadows
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Crimson
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Pruning
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 10-10-10 amount
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Caterpillars, Moth, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Burns, Snakebite, Stomach aliments
Diabetes, High cholestrol, Kidney Stones, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Preferably used as black tea, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
PENSTEMON eatonii
CAMELLIA sinensis
Common Name
Firecracker Penstemon
Tea, Tea Camellia
In Hindi
Firecracker penstemon
चाय के पौधे
In German
Kracher penstemon
Teepflanze
In French
Firecracker penstemon
usine de thé
In Spanish
Penstemon del petardo
planta del té
In Greek
πυροτέχνημα penstemon
φυτό του τσαγιού
In Portuguese
Penstemon do foguete
planta do chá
In Polish
petarda penstemon
Herbata roślin
In Latin
Firecracker Persicaria
Tea herba
Family
Scrophulariaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tea Plant
Season and care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tea Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Firecracker Penstemon and Tea Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firecracker Penstemon season is Summer and Tea Plant season is Summer. The type of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Loam, Sand and for Tea Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Firecracker Penstemon is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tea Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Firecracker Penstemon and Tea Plant Physical Information
Firecracker Penstemon and Tea Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Firecracker Penstemon height is 61.00 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Tea Plant height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Firecracker Penstemon and Tea Plant are as follows:
Firecracker Penstemon flower color: Crimson
Firecracker Penstemon leaf color: Green
Tea Plant flower color: White and Yellow
- Tea Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tea Plant
Care of Firecracker Penstemon and Tea Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firecracker Penstemon pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads and Tea Plant pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Firecracker Penstemon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.