Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Types
Camellia sinensis var. sinensis
Camellia sinensis var. assamica
Jacaranda mimosifolia, Jacaranda brasiliana
Habitat
Hillside, Mountain Slopes, Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
along watercourse, Cold Regions, Grassland, River side
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
H1, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Lavender, Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Oval
feather-shaped
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Not Available
Drought, Frost
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires a lot of watering, Water when soil is dry
Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water daily during growing season, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Generally pruned to waist height, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, fertilize in growing season, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Caterpillars, Moth, Red blotch
Aphids, Phytophthora, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Not Available
allergic conjunctivitis, Dizziness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Improve skin condition, Not Available, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
Diabetes, High cholestrol, Kidney Stones, Parkinson
Acne, anti-allergy, Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Treating fever, Varicose veins
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Preferably used as black tea, Used for producing cooking oil, Used in making beverages
Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sinensis
JACARANDA caerulea
Common Name
Tea, Tea Camellia
Cancer Tree, Caribbean Jacaranda, Green Ebony
In Hindi
चाय के पौधे
Neeli Gulmohur
In German
Teepflanze
Palisanderholzbaum
In French
usine de thé
Flamboyant bleu
In Spanish
planta del té
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Greek
φυτό του τσαγιού
Jacaranda mimosifolia
In Portuguese
planta do chá
Jacarandá-mimoso
In Polish
Herbata roślin
Jakaranda mimozolistna
In Latin
Tea herba
Jacaranda mimosifolia
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Theaceae
Bignoniaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Asterids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Tea Plant and Jacaranda
Season and care of Tea Plant and Jacaranda is important to know. While considering everything about Tea Plant and Jacaranda Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tea Plant season is Fall and Winter and Jacaranda season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Tea Plant is Loam and for Jacaranda is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tea Plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Jacaranda is Neutral, Alkaline.
Tea Plant and Jacaranda Physical Information
Tea Plant and Jacaranda physical information is very important for comparison. Tea Plant height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Jacaranda height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Tea Plant and Jacaranda are as follows:
Tea Plant flower color: White and Yellow
Tea Plant leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Jacaranda flower color: White, Lavender and Blue Violet
- Jacaranda leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Tea Plant and Jacaranda
Care of Tea Plant and Jacaranda 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 Jacaranda pruning is done No pruning needed, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead branches. In summer Tea Plant needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jacaranda needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.