Life Span
Perennial
Not Available
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Tree
Origin
Europe, Northern America
China
Types
Persian lilac, Dwarf Korean lilac, Tree lilacs, Chinese lilac, Himalayan lilac
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Habitat
Roadsides, Rocky areas, Thickets
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-7
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White, Yellow
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Lemon yellow, Sandy Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Oval
Plant Season
Spring
Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Over-watering can cause leaf problems or root diseases, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water twice a day in the initial period, Water when soil is dry
Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loamy, Sandy
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Powdery mildew, Slugs, Snails
Caterpillars, Moth, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Not Available
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Eye irritation, Itchy eyes, Runny nose
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Fever, Treat Parasitic Intestinal Worms
Diabetes, High cholestrol, Kidney Stones, Parkinson
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Leaves
Other Uses
Air freshner, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Preferably used as black tea, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Cutflower, Edging, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges
Botanical Name
Syringa
CAMELLIA sinensis
Common Name
Lilac
Tea, Tea Camellia
In Hindi
बकाइन
चाय के पौधे
In German
Flieder
Teepflanze
In French
lilas
usine de thé
In Spanish
lila
planta del té
In Greek
πασχαλιά
φυτό του τσαγιού
In Portuguese
lilás
planta do chá
In Polish
liliowy
Herbata roślin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Oleeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Lilacs and Tea Plant
Season and care of Lilacs and Tea Plant is important to know. While considering everything about Lilacs and Tea Plant Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lilacs season is Spring and Tea Plant season is Spring. The type of soil for Lilacs is Loamy, Sandy and for Tea Plant is Loam while the PH of soil for Lilacs is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral and for Tea Plant is Acidic, Neutral.
Lilacs and Tea Plant Physical Information
Lilacs and Tea Plant physical information is very important for comparison. Lilacs height is 10.00 cm and width 9.00 cm whereas Tea Plant height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Lilacs and Tea Plant are as follows:
Lilacs flower color: Blue, Pink, Purple, Red, White and Yellow
Lilacs leaf color: Dark Green
Tea Plant flower color: White and Yellow
- Tea Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Lilacs and Tea Plant
Care of Lilacs and Tea Plant include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lilacs pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune prior to new growth, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Tea Plant pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Lilacs needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.