Camellia (Camellia lutchuensis)

Camellia

Camellia is a southern Japanese native with tiny white flowers on little, light-green leaves and branches. What sets the lutchuensis apart from other camelias is that it has a very sweet scent. This plant is used in hybridizing other camelias to produce jasmine-scented varieties.

Scientific classification

Species

Camellia (Camellia lutchuensis)

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1.8 m to 3 m

Plant Height

1.5 m

Spread

Green, Bronze

Leaf Color

White

Flower Color

Evergreen

Leaf type

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Cultivars

There are several recognized cultivars of Camellia, including the following common varieties :

Camellias 'Cinnamon Cindy'Camellias 'Scentuous'

Care Guide for Camellia

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

10 - 35 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Camellia thrives in evenly moist soil, receiving water every 1-2 weeks. As an evergreen, it retains hydration year-round, reducing watering needs. Typically grown outdoors, its waxy leaves and dense canopy reflect adaptations for efficient moisture conservation in moderate rainfall regions.

Fertilize: Use various fertilizers during camellia's growth; avoid fertilization right after repotting. Apply slow-release nitrogen fertilizer in summer, and phosphate-potassium during budding to blooming. Excess may cause yellow leaves and stunted growth; insufficient fertilizer leads to slow growth and small leaves. Control frequency and concentration.

Pruning: Camellia features fragrant white flowers and glossy leaves. Prune in early to late winter to remove dead branches and improve air circulation. Clean cuts at an angle promote healthy growth and abundant blooms, while preventing disease.

Propagation: Propagation methods for camellia include cutting, grafting, layering, sowing, and tissue culture, with cutting being the primary method. Optimal rooting conditions are warm and moist, enhancing branch survival rates. Ideal propagation times are during summer and winter.

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