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Japanese Camellia
About Japanese Camellia and Powder Puff Tree


What is
Life Span
Perennial   
Perennial   
Type
Shrub   
Broadleaf Evergreen   
Origin
South America   
China, Japan, Korea   
Types
Not available   
Not Available   
Number of Varieties
Not Available   
2000   
7
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas, Tropical Climate   
Dappled Shade, Shady Edge, Woodland Garden   
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-12   
7-9   
AHS Heat Zone
12-8   
10-7   
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24   
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24   
Habit
Spreading   
Oval/Rounded   
Information
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Height
180.00 cm   
99+
210.00 cm   
99+
Minimum Width
240.00 cm   
99+
165.00 cm   
99+
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Magenta   
Light Pink   
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available   
Not Available   
Fruit Color
Not Available   
Black   
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green, Pink, Copper   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Fall
Green   
Dark Green   
Leaf Color in Winter
Green   
Dark Green   
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
bipinnate   
Ovate   
Thorns
No   
No   
Season
Plant Season
Spring, Winter   
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter   
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Growth Rate
Very Fast   
Medium   
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand   
Loam   
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   
Soil Drainage
Well drained   
Average   
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter   
Early Spring, Late Winter   
Repeat Bloomer
Yes   
No   
Tolerances
Drought   
Not Available   
Care
Where to Plant?
Ground   
Ground, Pot   
How to Plant?
Seedlings   
Cuttings, Seedlings   
Plant Maintenance
Medium   
Medium   
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs   
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water   
In Summer
Lots of watering   
Drought Tolerant, Average Water   
In Spring
Moderate   
Moderate   
In Winter
Average Water   
Average Water   
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral   
Acidic, Neutral   
Soil Type
Loam, Sand   
Loam   
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained   
Average   
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun   
Partial Sun, Partial shade   
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves   
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer   
10-10-10, 8-8-8   
Pests and Diseases
Fungal Diseases, Scale insects   
Black Mold, Flower Blight, Free of serious pests and diseases, Leaf Gall, Leaf spot   
Plant Tolerance
Drought   
Not Available   
Facts
Flowers
Showy   
Showy   
Flower Petal Number
Not Available   
Double   
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No   
No   
Edible Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No   
Yes   
Fragrant Fruit
No   
No   
Fragrant Leaf
No   
No   
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No   
No   
Showy Foliage
Yes   
Yes   
Showy Bark
No   
No   
Foliage Texture
Fine   
Medium   
Foliage Sheen
Matte   
Glossy   
Evergreen
No   
Yes   
Invasive
No   
No   
Self-Sowing
Yes   
No   
Attracts
Butterflies   
Butterflies   
Allergy
no allergic reactions   
no allergic reactions   
Benefits
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose   
Bonsai   
Beauty Benefits
Not Available   
Not Available   
Edible Uses
No   
Yes   
Environmental Uses
Air purification   
Air purification   
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Homeopathy   
Astringent, Cancer, Haemostatic, Salve, Tonic   
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Wood   
Flowers, Leaves, Seeds   
Other Uses
Animal Feed, Used as firewood   
As a tea substitute, Used as a hair-dressing oil, Used for making green dye   
Used As Indoor Plant
No   
Yes   
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes   
Yes   
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical   
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier   
Scientific Name
Botanical Name
Calliandra calothyrsus   
CAMELLIA japonica 'Debutante'   
Common Name
powder-puff, powder puff plant, fairy duster   
Camellia, Debutante Camellia, Japanese Camellia   
In Hindi
Calliandra calothyrsus   
Japanese Camellia   
In German
Calliandra calothyrsus   
Japanische Kamelie   
In French
Calliandra calothyrsus   
Camellia japonais   
In Spanish
Calliandra calothyrsus   
Camelia japonesa   
In Greek
Calliandra calothyrsus   
Ιαπωνικά Camellia   
In Portuguese
Calliandra calothyrsus   
Camellia japonês   
In Polish
Calliandra calothyrsus   
Japoński Camellia   
In Latin
Calliandra calothyrsus   
Camellia Italica   
Classification
Kingdom
Plantae   
Plantae   
Phylum
Tracheophyta   
Magnoliophyta   
Class
Magnoliopsida   
Magnoliopsida   
Order
Fabales   
Theales   
Family
Fabaceae   
Theaceae   
Genus
Calliandra   
Camellia   
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids   
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots   
Tribe
Ingeae   
Theaeae   
Subfamily
Mimosoideae   
Theoideae   
Number of Species
250   
99+
Not Available   
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Properties of Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Camellia

Wondering what are the properties of Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Camellia? We provide you with everything About Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Camellia. Powder Puff Tree doesn't have thorns and Japanese Camellia doesn't have thorns. Also Powder Puff Tree does not have fragrant flowers. Powder Puff Tree has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Japanese Camellia has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Camellia and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Camellia

Season and care of Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Camellia is important to know. While considering everything about Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Camellia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Powder Puff Tree season is Spring and Winter and Japanese Camellia season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Loam, Sand and for Japanese Camellia is Loam while the PH of soil for Powder Puff Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Japanese Camellia is Acidic, Neutral.

Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Camellia Physical Information

Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Camellia physical information is very important for comparison. Powder Puff Tree height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Japanese Camellia height is 210.00 cm and width 165.00 cm. The color specification of Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Camellia are as follows:

Care of Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Camellia

Care of Powder Puff Tree and Japanese Camellia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Powder Puff Tree pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Japanese Camellia pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Powder Puff Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Japanese Camellia needs Drought Tolerant, Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.

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