Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit, Tree
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Not Available
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Forests, gardens, Hill prairies, Homesteads, Rocky areas, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
Not Available
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
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
Light Pink
Light Green, Lime Green
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Yellow, Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Not Available
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
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, 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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
High Potash Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Bacterial Blight, Foliage-feeding caterpillars, Moth
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Pollution, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Caterpillar
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Blood purifying, Glowing Skin, Good for skin and hair, Provides herbal hair care, Speed hair growth
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Diabetes, Diarrhea, High blood pressure, High cholestrol, Obesity, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Making Shampoo, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Cottage garden
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Phyllanthus emblica
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Indian Gooseberry, Amla , Awala
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
आमला
In German
Japanische Kamelie
Stachelbeere
In French
Camellia japonais
Groseille à maquereau
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
Grosella
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
Φραγκοστάφυλλο
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
Groselha
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
Agrest
In Latin
Camellia Italica
hominem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Malpighiales
Family
Theaceae
Phyllanthaceae
Genus
Camellia
Phyllanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Theaeae
Phyllantheae
Subfamily
Theoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Indian Gooseberry
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Indian Gooseberry is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Indian Gooseberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Gooseberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Indian Gooseberry is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Gooseberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Camellia and Indian Gooseberry Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Indian Gooseberry physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Indian Gooseberry height is 800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Indian Gooseberry are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Indian Gooseberry flower color: Light Green, Lime Green
- Indian Gooseberry leaf color: Yellow, Green and Gray Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Indian Gooseberry
Care of Japanese Camellia and Indian Gooseberry include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Gooseberry pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season and Remove deadheads. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Gooseberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.