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About Japanese Camellia and Broomsedge


About Broomsedge and Japanese Camellia


What is

Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   

Type
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Grass   

Origin
China, Japan, Korea   
United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas   

Types
Not Available   
Virginia water horehound   

Number of Varieties
2000   
7
Not Available   

Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden   
Along Railroads, Barren waste areas, Hill prairies, Mined land, Pastures, Roadsides, Rocky glades, Sandy areas, Upland, Upland clay prairies, Upland sand prairies, Upland sandy savannas, Upland savannas, Upland soils   

USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9   
5-8   

AHS Heat Zone
10-7   
9 - 1   

Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Not Available   

Habit
Oval/Rounded   
Clump-Forming   

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
210.00 cm   
99+
60.96 cm   
99+

Minimum Width
165.00 cm   
99+
30.48 cm   
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Light Pink   
Not Available   

Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Bicolor   

Fruit Color
Black   
Not Available   

Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green   
Green   

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green   
Light Green   

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green   
Orange, Tan, Brown   

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green   
Tan, Sandy Brown   

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Ovate   
Grass like   

Thorns
No   
No   

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Summer, Fall, Winter   

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Growth Rate
Medium   
Fast   

Type of Soil
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Drainage
Average   
Well drained   

Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter   
Early Fall, Fall   

Repeat Bloomer
No   
No   

Tolerances
Not Available   
Pollution, Drought   

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot   
Ground   

How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings   
Divison, Root Division, Seedlings   

Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
Average Water Needs, Medium   

In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
Lots of watering   

In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   

In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   

Soil
  
  

Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline   

Soil Type
Loam   
Loam, Sand   

Soil Drainage Capacity
Average   
Well drained   

Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade   

Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   

Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8   
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   

Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot   
Red blotch   

Plant Tolerance
Not Available   
Drought   

Facts

Flowers
Showy   
Insignificant   

Flower Petal Number
Double   
Single   

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No   
No   

Edible Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes   
No   

Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   

Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   

Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   

Showy Bark
No   
No   

Foliage Texture
Medium   
Fine   

Foliage Sheen
Glossy   
Matte   

Evergreen
Yes   
No   

Invasive
No   
Sometimes   

Self-Sowing
No   
Yes   

Attracts
Butterflies   
Birds, Butterflies   

Allergy
no allergic reactions   
Pollen   

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai   
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   

Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   

Edible Uses
Yes   
Insignificant   

Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification, Food for birds, Wildlife   

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic   
Back pain, Diarrhea, Frostbite, Itching, Piles, Sore Eyes, Sore throat   

Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds   
Root, Seeds, Stem   

Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye   
Cattle Fodder, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant   

Used As Indoor Plant
Yes   
No   

Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   

Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier   
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Wildflower   

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'   
ANDROPOGON virginicus   

Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia   
Broomsedge, Broomsedge Bluestem   

In Hindi
Japanese Camellia   
Broomsedge grass   

In German
Japanische Kamelie   
broomsedge Gras   

In French
Camellia japonais   
broomsedge herbe   

In Spanish
Camelia japonesa   
hierba Broomsedge   

In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia   
Broomsedge γρασίδι   

In Portuguese
Camellia japonês   
Broomsedge grama   

In Polish
Japoński Camellia   
Broomsedge trawy   

In Latin
Camellia Italica   
Broomsedge herba   

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   

Phylum
Magnoliophyta   
Magnoliophyta   

Class
Magnoliopsida   
Liliopsida   

Order
Theales   
Cyperales   

Family
Theaceae   
Poaceae   

Genus
Camellia   
Andropogon   

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots   

Tribe
Theaeae   
Andropogoneae   

Subfamily
Theoideae   
Panicoideae   

Number of Species
Not Available   
Not Available   

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Properties of Japanese Camellia and Broomsedge

Wondering what are the properties of Japanese Camellia and Broomsedge? We provide you with everything About Japanese Camellia and Broomsedge. Japanese Camellia doesn't have thorns and Broomsedge doesn't have thorns. Also Japanese Camellia does not have fragrant flowers. Japanese Camellia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Broomsedge has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Japanese Camellia and Broomsedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Broomsedge

Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Broomsedge is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Broomsedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Broomsedge season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Broomsedge is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Broomsedge is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Japanese Camellia and Broomsedge Physical Information

Japanese Camellia and Broomsedge physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Broomsedge height is 60.96 cm and width 30.48 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Broomsedge are as follows:

Care of Japanese Camellia and Broomsedge

Care of Japanese Camellia and Broomsedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broomsedge pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broomsedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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