Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
America
Types
Not Available
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Open areas, River side, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
Light Pink
Blue, Red, Violet, White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Fall, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
In Summer
Drought Tolerant, Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Hummingbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Lobelia laxiflora
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Lobelia
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
Lobelia
In German
Japanische Kamelie
Lobelie
In French
Camellia japonais
Lobelia
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
Lobelia
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
λοβηλία
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
Lobélia
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
Lobelia
In Latin
Camellia Italica
Lobelia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Dicotyledonae
Family
Theaceae
Campanulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Theaeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Theoideae
Lobelioideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Lobelia
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Lobelia is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Lobelia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Lobelia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Lobelia is Well drained while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Lobelia is Acidic.
Japanese Camellia and Lobelia Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Lobelia physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Lobelia are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
- Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Lobelia
Care of Japanese Camellia and Lobelia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Lobelia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.