| Common Name | Camellia |
| Family | Theaceae |
| Genus | Camellia |
| Origin | East Asia |
| Blooming | Winter to Spring, sometimes summer varieties |
| Leaf Color | Dark glossy green |
| Sunlight | Shade / Half-shade |
| Category | Outdoor plants |
| Pet Friendly | No |
Acidic peat-based mix with perlite or pine bark for drainage (ericaceous compost)
Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Use rainwater or filtered water to avoid lime sensitivity
Bright indirect light only. Avoid direct sun which scorches leaves and causes bud drop
Feed monthly with acid-specific fertilizer during growing season (March-Sept). Stop fertilizing in winter
Prune lightly after flowering to shape plant and remove spent blooms
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