Tea plant grow and care – plant of the genus Camellia and also known as Camellia sinensis, Tea plant perennial evergreen plant grow as shrub or small tree, grow in tropic or subtropical climate and grow in hardiness zone 9+
Leaves and stems edible, the shape of the leaf is ovate with denticulate edge, the leaves are the source of green tea, black tea, white tea and more all are same plant in a different process
Flower color white-yellowish
Rich soil, moist, acid, mulch, humidity
What is the best way to start growing?
Plant / Seed / Vegetative Reproduction
Is it necessary to graft or use vegetative reproduction?
No, but easy to do shoot or cutting
Difficulties or problems when growing:
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Planting season:
Spring, summer, autumn
Pests and diseases:
Crown gall, black rot, leaf spot, ghost moth
Pruning season:
All year
How to prune:
More for design and easy to trim the leaves
Size of the plant:
1-4 m, 40-160 inches
Growth speed in optimal condition:
Slow growing
Water requirement:
Average amount of water
Light conditions in optimal condition for growing:
Full Sun / Half Shade
Is it possible to grow indoor as houseplant?
No
Growing is also possible in a planter, flowerpot or containers:
Yes
Bloom season?
Autumn / Winter / Spring
General information about the flower:
Small white-yellowish flower
Pollination is done by:
Bees
Leaves harvesting season:
All year
How to harvest the leaves?
After 4-5 years can start to trim the young leaves
Information about leaves:
Leaves and stems edible, the shape of the leaf is ovate with denticulate edges
Uses of Tea plant leaves:
Beverage, white tea, green tea, black tea
Camellia sinensis
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