Consulta Plantas

Care of the shrub Camellia japonica or Common camellia

The genus Camellia, a family Theaceae, includes 200 species of shrubs and trees native to Japan, China, and Southeast Asia. Some species are: Camellia japonica, Camellia sasanqua, Camellia sinensis, Camellia vietnamensis, Camellia taliensis, Camellia oleifera.

Common names: Common camellia, Rose of winter, Japanese camellia. This species is native to China, Japan and Korea.

They are shrubs or slow-growing evergreen trees that reach 6 meters (19.68 feet) in height. The leaves are glossy dark green. The flowers can be double or single and white, red or pink.

Camellia japonica needs cool annual average temperatures, always below 15 ºC (59 ºF). It needs a shaded or semi-shaded exposure; It's native to very cold areas.

The soil should be acidic soil mixed with peat and manure.

Water frequently to maintain constant humidity. In winter reduce the risks.

Fertilize monthly with mineral fertilizer in spring and summer.

Common camellia does not need pruning, only remove the withered flowers.

Japanese camellia propagates by cuttings in late winter; use rooting hormones.

Images of the shrub Camellia japonica or Common camellia