Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Origin
Southeastern United States, Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
China
Types
Not Available
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dry Forest, Lowland
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2
H1, 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
Purple, Violet, Blue Violet
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Red
Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Olive
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Olive
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Olive
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Slow
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter, Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Caterpillars, Moth, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt, Variety of soil types
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Showy Bark
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Food for birds, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
anti-inflammatory, Gout, Rheumatism, Sore throat
Diabetes, High cholestrol, Kidney Stones, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Seeds, Wood
Leaves
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for ship building
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
GUAIACUM sanctum
CAMELLIA sinensis
Common Name
Holy-wood, Lignum Vitae
Tea, Tea Camellia
In Hindi
Holywood
चाय के पौधे
In German
Holywood
Teepflanze
In French
Holywood
usine de thé
In Spanish
Holywood
planta del té
In Greek
Holywood
φυτό του τσαγιού
In Portuguese
Holywood
planta do chá
In Polish
Holywood
Herbata roślin
In Latin
Holywood
Tea herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Ericales
Family
Zygophyllaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Zygophylloideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Holywood and Tea Plant
Season and care of Holywood and Tea Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Holywood and Tea Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Holywood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tea Plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Holywood is Loam, Sand and for Tea Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Holywood is Neutral, Alkaline and for Tea Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Holywood and Tea Plant Physical Information
Holywood and Tea Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Holywood height is 300.00 cm and width 370.00 cm whereas Tea Plant height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Holywood and Tea Plant are as follows:
Holywood flower color: Purple, Violet and Blue Violet
Holywood leaf color: Green and Olive
Tea Plant flower color: White and Yellow
- Tea Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Holywood and Tea Plant
Care of Holywood and Tea Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Holywood pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Holywood 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.