Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
  
Cactus or Succulent, Perennial
  
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
  
Southwestern United States, Mexico
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
  
Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
  
12-15
  
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
  
12-10
  
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
  
Habit
Oval/Rounded
  
Rosette/Stemless
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Light Pink
  
Yellow
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Black
  
Non Fruiting Plant
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
  
Green, Blue Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Long Linear
  
Thorns
No
  
Yes
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
Growth Rate
Medium
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Average
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
  
Spring
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
  
Container, Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
  
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting, Transplanting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
  
Average Water Needs
  
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Loam
  
Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
  
Well drained
  
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Full Sun
  
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
  
No fertilizers needed
  
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
  
Insects, Red blotch
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Drought
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
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
  
Not Available
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
Yes
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Bold
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Not Available
  
Allergy
no allergic reactions
  
Skin rash
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
  
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
  
Nutrients
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
  
Leaves
  
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
  
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used As Food
  
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
  
Yes
  
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Container, Dried Flower, Everlasting, Feature Plant, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
  
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
  
DASYLIRION
  
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
  
Spoon flower, Common sotol
  
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
  
डेजर्ट चम्मच
  
In German
Japanische Kamelie
  
Esslöffel
  
In French
Camellia japonais
  
Desert cuillère
  
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
  
Desierto cuchara
  
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
  
Desert κουτάλι
  
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
  
colher Desert
  
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
  
Desert łyżka
  
In Latin
Camellia Italica
  
cochleari deserto
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Liliopsida
  
Order
Theales
  
Asparagales
  
Family
Theaceae
  
Agavaceae
  
Genus
Camellia
  
Dasylirion
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Theaeae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
Theoideae
  
Nolinoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Desert Spoon
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Desert Spoon is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Desert Spoon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Desert Spoon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Desert Spoon is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Desert Spoon is Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Camellia and Desert Spoon Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Desert Spoon physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Desert Spoon height is 270.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Desert Spoon are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Desert Spoon flower color: Yellow
- Desert Spoon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Desert Spoon
Care of Japanese Camellia and Desert Spoon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Desert Spoon 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 Desert Spoon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.