Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Fruit
Origin
China, Japan, Korea
South Asia, Southeast Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-10
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
Spreading
Flower Color
Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Green, Lemon yellow, Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
All year
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Medium
Medium
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Spring, Summer
Tolerances
Not Available
Full Sun
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
High
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
Reduce watering once fruit are growing, Water daily during growing season
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 Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune to control growth, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
10-10-10, 8-8-8
Fertilize in early to mid-summer, for fruiting plants, use high phosphorous content fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot
Aphids, Citrus foot rot, Citrus gummosis, Citrus leaf miner, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Full Sun
Flower Petal Number
Double
Double, Semi-Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Ants, Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Anaphylaxis, Cough, Nausea, Rhinitis, Stomach pain, Swelling, Urticaria, Vomiting, wheezing
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai
Farmland, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, Good for skin, Good for the Scalp, Improve skin tone, Moisturizing, Strong, beautiful hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic
anti-cancer, constipation, Digestive, Gastrointestinal disorders, Gout, Immunity, Jaundice, Respiratory Disorders, Rheumatoid arthritis, scurvy, Ulcers, Urinary problems, Weight loss
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
Cosmetics, Used as a flavouring in food, Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Fruit Tree, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'
Citrus limetta
Common Name
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia
sweet lime, sweet lemon, sweet limetta
In Hindi
Japanese Camellia
मौसम्बी
In German
Japanische Kamelie
süße Limone
In French
Camellia japonais
Citrus limetta
In Spanish
Camelia japonesa
limetta dulce, limón dulce mediterráneo, limón dulce y lima dulce
In Greek
Ιαπωνικά Camellia
γλυκό ασβέστη
In Portuguese
Camellia japonês
doce de limão
In Polish
Japoński Camellia
słodkie limonki
In Latin
Camellia Italica
dulcis ad cinerem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Not Available
Subfamily
Theoideae
Citroideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Camellia and Sweet Lime
Season and care of Japanese Camellia and Sweet Lime is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Camellia and Sweet Lime Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Camellia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Lime season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Camellia is Loam and for Sweet Lime is Rich while the PH of soil for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral and for Sweet Lime is Acidic.
Japanese Camellia and Sweet Lime Physical Information
Japanese Camellia and Sweet Lime physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm whereas Sweet Lime height is 800.00 cm and width 600.00 cm. The color specification of Japanese Camellia and Sweet Lime are as follows:
Japanese Camellia flower color: Light Pink
Japanese Camellia leaf color: Dark Green
Sweet Lime flower color: White
- Sweet Lime leaf color: Green
Care of Japanese Camellia and Sweet Lime
Care of Japanese Camellia and Sweet Lime include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sweet Lime pruning is done Prune to control growth and Remove dead branches. In summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sweet Lime needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.