Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Carissa Carandas
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Coastal bush land, Sandy areas
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
Hot Pink, Magenta, Purple, 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
Oval to roundish
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Equal amount of N,P,K
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Aphids
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Mildly Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
along a porch, deck or patio, Ground Cover, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
Iron, Potassium, 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
Cake, Jam, Jelly, Sauces
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 'Emerald Blanket'
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
Large Num-Num
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
नेटाल बेर
In German
Japanische Kamelie
Natal Plum
In French
Camellia japonais
natal Plum
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
Ciruela Natal
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
Natal Plum
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
Natal Plum
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
Natal Plum
In Latin
Camellia Italica
Natal Plum
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
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Natal Plum
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Natal Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Natal Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Natal Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Natal Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Natal Plum is Acidic, Neutral.
Japanese Camellia and Natal Plum Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Natal Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Natal Plum height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Natal Plum are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Natal Plum flower color: White
- Natal Plum leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Natal Plum
Care of Japanese Camellia and Natal Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Natal Plum 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 Natal Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.