Camellias - Camellia (Taxonomy, Characteristics, Distribution, Images)

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Camellias

The camellias are a fairly large group of flowering plants, several of which are of tremendous commercial and cultural importance to humans. The Tea plant (C. sinensis) is a member of this group, and, as its name suggests, its leaves are used to make tea. Several other species within the genus are also used culinarily. Oil-seed Camellia (C. oleifera), for instance, is used to produce teaseed oil. A great many camellias are also planted ornamentally, as they sport large, showy flowers.

Scientific classification

Genus

Camellias (Camellia)

Heathers and allies

Vascular plants

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Perennial

Lifespan

Shrub

Plant Type

4.5 m

Plant Height

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Images of Camellias

Species

Japanese camellia Tea-oil camellia Tea Camellia Camellia rosthorniana Golden camellia Temple flower Egeria iris Pitard's camellia Camellia semiserrata Poached egg camellia Camellia Camellias 'Elsie Jury'Camellia fraterna Camellias 'Red'Camellias 'Anticipation'Japanese camellia 'Jupiter'Japanese camellia 'Masayoshi'Camellias 'Cinnamon Cindy'Camellias 'Tiptoe'Camellias 'Freedom Bell'Camellias 'Scentuous'Camellia amplexicaulis Camellias 'Bowen Bryant'Assam tea Japanese camellia 'R.L. Wheeler'Japanese camellia 'Guilio Nuccio'Japanese camellia 'Lavinia Maggi'Japanese camellia 'Adolphe Audusson'Japanese camellia 'Tricolor'Japanese camellia 'Brushfield's Yellow'Japanese camellia 'Lady Campbell'Japanese camellia 'Drama Girl'Japanese camellia 'Bob Hope'Japanese camellia 'Fairy Blush'Temple flower 'Arch of Triumph'Camellias 'Sparkling Burgundy'Camellias 'Snow Flurry'Japanese camellia 'Winter Perfume Pearl'Camellias 'Cornish Snow'Camellias 'Water Lily'Camellias 'Doctor Clifford Parks'Japanese camellia 'Grand Prix'Japanese camellia 'Lily Pons'Japanese camellia 'April Rose'Camellias 'Sweet Emily Kate'Japanese camellia 'Herme'Camellias 'Kanjiro'Camellias 'Debbie'Camellias 'Narumigata'Camellias 'Jean May'Camellias 'Donation'Temple flower 'Captain Rawes'Japanese camellia 'Doctor Tinsley'Camellia azalea Japanese camellia 'Lady de Saumarez'Camellias 'Ruby Wedding'Camellias 'Rainbow'Camellias 'Spring Festival'Camellias 'Black Lace'Camellia euphlebia Japanese camellia 'Souvenir de Bahuaud'Japanese camellia 'Mrs D.W. Davis'Camellias 'Daintiness'Japanese camellia 'Lasca Beauty'Crapnell's camellia Satan's Robe Camellia Camellias 'E.T.R. Carlyon'Camellias 'Polar Ice'Camellias 'Rose Parade'Camellias 'Mine'Camellias 'Shishigashira'Japanese camellia 'Adeyaka'Japanese camellia 'Mathotiana Alba'Japanese camellia 'Mars'Japanese camellia 'Leonard Messel'Camellias 'Fragrant Pink'Camellias 'Minato'Camellia Camellias 'White'Japanese camellia 'Korean Fire'Japanese camellia 'Carter's Sunburnt'Japanese camellia 'April Blush'Japanese camellia 'Volunteer'Japanese camellia 'Bob's Tinsie'Japanese camellia 'Ave Maria'Tea-oil camellia 'Winter's Star'Japanese camellia 'Akashigata'Japanese camellia 'Bonomiana'Japanese camellia 'Scentsation'Japanese camellia 'Silver Anniversary'Japanese camellia 'Doctor King'Japanese camellia 'Kramer's Supreme'Camellias 'E.G. Waterhouse'Camellias 'Yuletide'Japanese camellia 'Debutante'Japanese camellia 'April Remembered'Japanese camellia 'Pink Perfection'

Care Guide for Camellias

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Water: Camellias thrives in humid environments, requiring consistent moisture for lush foliage. It is moderately drought-tolerant but prefers stable soil hydration. Watering every 1-2 weeks is optimal, with reduced frequency in cooler months when growth slows.

Propagation: Camellias can be propagated via seeds, cuttings, or air layering. Ideal conditions include 21-24°C (70-75°F), bright indirect light, and well-draining acidic soil. Use rooting hormone for cuttings, maintain high humidity, and ensure slow acclimatization after rooting.

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