Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs
Origin
China
Europe, Western Asia, India
Types
Osmanthus fragrans
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Habitat
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
Fields, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-99
-9999
Sunset Zone
21,22
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 or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
White, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Gray Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
bipinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Late Winter
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Runners, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Do Not over Water, Drought Tolerant, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Pest Free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees
Bees, Beetles, Butterflies, Flies
Allergy
-
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, conjunctivitis, Rhinitis
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antioxidants
Antispasmodic, bowel syndrome, Sedative, Stomachic
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Herb
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Can be made into a herbal tea, Used in herbal medicines
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Cutflower, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
OSMANTHUS delavayi
MATRICARIA recutita
Common Name
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
German Chamomile, Scented Mayweed
In Hindi
चाय ओलिव
जर्मन कैमोमाइल
In German
Tea Olive
Echte Kamille
In French
Tea Olive
Matricaria recutita
In Spanish
té verde oliva
Matricaria recutita
In Greek
τσάι Ελιάς
γερμανικό χαμομήλι
In Portuguese
Tea Olive
Camomila vulgar
In Polish
Herbata z oliwek
Rumianek pospolity
In Latin
Tea Olive
Matricaria chamomilla
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Oleaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Osmanthus
Matricaria
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
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Season and Care of Tea Olive and German Chamomile
Season and care of Tea Olive and German Chamomile is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Olive and German Chamomile Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and German Chamomile season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand and for German Chamomile is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for German Chamomile is Acidic, Neutral.
Tea Olive and German Chamomile Physical Information
Tea Olive and German Chamomile physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas German Chamomile height is 20.20 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Tea Olive and German Chamomile are as follows:
Tea Olive flower color: White
Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
German Chamomile flower color: White and Yellow
- German Chamomile leaf color: Green
Care of Tea Olive and German Chamomile
Care of Tea Olive and German Chamomile include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed and German Chamomile pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer German Chamomile needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.