Common camellia (Camellia japonica)
Care, watering, light and tips for Common camellia on Floravia.
Quick facts
- Family: Theaceae
- Difficulty: Moderate care
- Watering: every 4 days
- Light: Partial shade
- Temperature: 10–30 °C
About Common camellia
Camellia japonica, also known as Japanese Camellia, is an ornamental evergreen shrub highly valued for its spectacular flowers that bloom from late winter to spring. Its leaves are dark green, glossy, and leathery. It is ideal for creating focal points in shady gardens, as an informal hedge, or in large pots on patios and terraces.
Native range
East Asia (China, Korea, Japan)
Care tips
It requires a location with partial shade or filtered light, protected from direct afternoon sun. Watering should be regular, keeping the substrate moist but not waterlogged, especially during flowering and in summer. Use an acidic, organic-rich, and well-draining substrate. Avoid chlorine in irrigation water and late frosts, which can damage flower buds.
How to save a dying Common camellia
- Warning signs
- Yellow or brown leaves falling, buds not opening or dropping, weak growth.
- First aid
- Check soil pH (must be acidic), correct watering (never waterlog or dry out), protect from direct sun.
- What kills it
- Alkaline soil, lack of acidity, extreme waterlogging or dryness, intense direct sun.
- Can it be saved?
- Yes, if you act quickly to correct pH, watering, and exposure. Good luck! 🌸