Type
Tree
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
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Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
Upland
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-9
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
21,22
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black
Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Spring, Late Spring
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
Do Not over Water, Medium, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Fertilize after blooming period, fertilize in growing season
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Moth, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
-
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bouquets, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, High cholestrol, Kidney Stones, Parkinson
Diabetes, Nutrients, Wounds
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Preferably used as black tea, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in making beverages
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in paper industry
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges
Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sinensis
DAPHNE acutiloba
Common Name
Tea, Tea Camellia
Daphne plant
In Hindi
चाय के पौधे
डाफ्ने संयंत्र
In German
Teepflanze
Daphne Pflanzen
In French
usine de thé
plante Daphne
In Spanish
planta del té
planta de Daphne
In Greek
φυτό του τσαγιού
Δάφνη φυτών
In Portuguese
planta do chá
Daphne planta
In Polish
Herbata roślin
Daphne roślin
In Latin
Tea herba
Daphne plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Thymelaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Rosids
Season and Care of Tea Plant and Daphne
Season and care of Tea Plant and Daphne is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Plant and Daphne Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Plant season is Fall and Winter and Daphne season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Plant is Loam and for Daphne is Loam while the PH of soil for Tea Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Daphne is Neutral.
Tea Plant and Daphne Physical Information
Tea Plant and Daphne physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Plant height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Daphne height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Plant and Daphne are as follows:
Tea Plant flower color: White and Yellow
Tea Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Daphne flower color: White
- Daphne leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tea Plant and Daphne
Care of Tea Plant and Daphne include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tea Plant pruning is done Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Daphne pruning is done Prune in early spring, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Tea Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Daphne needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.