Camellia
Camellia japonica
Family: Theaceae
Camellia grows in partial shade and prefers rich, acidic, well-drained soil. Water needs: Moderate; prefers consistent moisture.
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How to Grow Camellia
Camellia growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Rich, acidic, well-drained soil with a soil pH of 5.5-6.5, and Moderate; prefers consistent moisture water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 7-10. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Camellia as 30-90 days from fresh seed, with planting or establishment depth listed as 1 inch. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years to flowering from seed.
Plant Overview
Camellia (Camellia japonica) is listed in the Theaceae family and categorized as a shrub with a perennial evergreen shrub life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0226
- Family
- Theaceae
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Life cycle
- Perennial evergreen shrub
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Camellia is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as moderate; prefers consistent moisture. The database soil reference is Rich, acidic, well-drained soil. The listed soil pH range is 5.5-6.5, and the listed hardiness range is 7-10.
- Hardiness zones
- 7-10
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Rich, acidic, well-drained soil
- Soil pH
- 5.5-6.5
- Water needs
- Moderate; prefers consistent moisture
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days from fresh seed and the seed depth is 1 inch. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years to flowering from seed. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days from fresh seed
- Seed depth
- 1 inch
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years to flowering from seed
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.