Camellia lutchuensis

Lutchu Camellia

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Evergreen shrub with glossy leaves and delicate winter blooms, native to the Ryukyu Islands. Often used in bonsai or shaded gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Lutchu Camellia
Family Theaceae
Genus Camellia
Species Lutchuensis
Origin Ryukyu Islands (Okinawa), China
Blooming Winter to Spring, occasional summer flowers in tropics
Leaf Color Dark glossy green
Sunlight Half-shade
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly close No
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic, well-draining loam rich in organic matter or peat-based mix

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Watering

Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. High humidity preferred, avoid lime water

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers filtered light or morning sun, protect from harsh afternoon rays to prevent scorching

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Fertilization

Apply specialized acid-loving plant fertilizer in early spring and late summer

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Pruning

Prune after flowering to maintain shape, remove spent blooms

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 5 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
50° – 82°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
1500 – 10000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
1000 – 2500
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 65%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
400 – 1200
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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