{"title":"Tropical Tea Plant","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"81\" data-end=\"106\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"85\" data-end=\"104\"\u003eGenus: Camellia\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"262\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"107\" data-end=\"118\"\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Theaceae\u003cbr data-start=\"127\" data-end=\"130\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"130\" data-end=\"147\"\u003eCommon Names:\u003c\/strong\u003e Camellia, Tea Plant\u003cbr data-start=\"167\" data-end=\"170\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"170\" data-end=\"187\"\u003eNative Range:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eastern and southern Asia, particularly China, Japan, Korea, and Vietnam\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"682\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"264\" data-end=\"280\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"280\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eCamellia is a genus of evergreen shrubs and small trees celebrated for their glossy, dark green leaves and large, showy flowers. Flower colours range from pure white to deep red and pink, often with intricate petal arrangements. They bloom primarily in autumn, winter, or early spring, adding colour during cooler months. Some species, notably \u003cem data-start=\"627\" data-end=\"646\"\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e, are cultivated for tea production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"701\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"699\"\u003eCare Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"702\" data-end=\"772\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"704\" data-end=\"772\"\u003ePrefers partial shade to filtered sunlight; avoid harsh midday sun\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"827\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"775\" data-end=\"827\"\u003eThrives in acidic, well-drained, organic-rich soil\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"828\" data-end=\"906\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"830\" data-end=\"906\"\u003eRequires consistent moisture but well-drained conditions to avoid root rot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"907\" data-end=\"971\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"971\"\u003eMulching helps retain soil moisture and regulate temperature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"972\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"974\" data-end=\"1048\"\u003ePrune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1049\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1051\" data-end=\"1111\"\u003eProtect from late frosts which can damage buds and flowers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1113\" data-end=\"1137\"\u003eInteresting Tidbits:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1140\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1142\" data-end=\"1252\"\u003eThe leaves of \u003cem data-start=\"1156\" data-end=\"1175\"\u003eCamellia sinensis\u003c\/em\u003e are used to produce all traditional teas (black, green, white, and oolong)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1371\"\u003eCamellias have been cultivated in Asia for centuries and hold cultural significance in art, poetry, and ceremonies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1372\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1374\" data-end=\"1480\"\u003eThe genus name comes from Georg Kamel, a Jesuit botanist, although he did not discover the plant himself\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1481\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1483\" data-end=\"1593\"\u003eCamellias are prized in ornamental horticulture, with thousands of cultivars bred for flower form and colour\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eThey have a unique flowering period compared to most shrubs, often blooming in cooler seasons\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/www.scottsnurseryonline.com\/collections\/tea-plants.oembed","provider":"Scott's Nursery Ltd. ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}