Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Coastal Regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Light Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
CARISSA macrocarpa
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Carissia
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
Carissa
In German
Japanische Kamelie
carissa
In French
Camellia japonais
carissa
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
carissa
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
carissa
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
carissa
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
carissa
In Latin
Camellia Italica
carissa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Gentianales
Family
Theaceae
Apocynaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Theoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Carissa
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Carissa is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Carissa Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Carissa season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Carissa is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Carissa is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Camellia and Carissa Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Carissa are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Carissa flower color: White
- Carissa leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Carissa
Care of Japanese Camellia and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.