Tea Camellia Plant
Camellia sinensis
$29.99
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Product Details
Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis)
🪴 Ship Size: 1 Gallon Pot
Plant Description:
🌱 Introduce the elegance of the Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis) to your garden with this 1-gallon potted specimen. This evergreen shrub features glossy, dark green leaves and produces delicate white flowers, adding both beauty and functionality to your outdoor space.
Key Information:
🌞 Light: Flourishes in partial shade to full sun, adaptable to various light conditions.
💧 Watering: Maintain consistently moist soil, avoiding waterlogging.
📏 Mature Size: Grows to a height of 6-8 feet, forming a compact and bushy habit.
🌼 Flower Power: Camellia sinensis blooms with fragrant white flowers in late fall to early spring, attracting pollinators to your garden.
🌍 Growing Zones: Suited for zones 7-9; Ideal for temperate climates with mild winters.
Leaf Profile:
The leaves of the Tea Plant are glossy and elliptical, prized for their use in producing various types of tea, including green, black, white, and oolong.
Culinary Uses & Applications:
🍵 Harvest young leaves for brewing fresh tea at home, providing a flavorful and aromatic beverage.
🍃 Experiment with different processing techniques to create your own unique blends of tea.
🌱 Use fresh leaves as a culinary herb, adding depth of flavor to dishes like soups, stir-fries, and salads.
Medicinal Uses & Applications:
Camellia sinensis leaves contain antioxidants and other beneficial compounds that may support overall health and well-being when consumed as tea.
🌱 Growth Habits:
The Tea Plant has a slow to moderate growth rate and can be pruned to maintain shape and size. Regular pruning encourages bushier growth and increased leaf production.
🌿 Care:
Plant in well-draining, acidic soil enriched with organic matter. Provide regular water and mulch to retain soil moisture. Protect from frost during colder months, especially for young plants.
🌼 Flowering Benefits:
While prized for its leaves, the fragrant white flowers of Camellia sinensis add ornamental beauty to the garden and attract pollinators.
🌍 Origin Stories and Historical Uses:
Native to East Asia, Camellia sinensis has a rich history dating back thousands of years, revered for its cultural significance and medicinal properties. It is the source of the world's most consumed beverage, tea.
⛔ Root Damage Potential:
Camellia sinensis has non-invasive roots, making it suitable for planting near structures or in confined spaces.
⚠️ Safety Concerns:
No significant safety concerns associated with cultivating Camellia sinensis. Enjoy the beauty and versatility of this remarkable plant in your garden!
