Origin
The camellia is native to the forests of Japan, Korea and China.
discovery
Although Engelbert Kaempfer first described it in the 17th century, it received its current name from Carl von Linné in 1753.
Natural location
The camellia grows on open slopes and in light forests with good drainage.
Location in the apartment
The camellia is a typical potted plant that can be kept outdoors in summer, but is very sensitive to changes in location.
Substrat
It grows best in raw humus substrates, such as those used in Belgium. Alternatively, you can use premixed rhododendron soil.
Water requirements
Camellias do not like irregular watering, so you should always water them evenly.
Determining characteristic
Camellias produce flowers in all shades of white, pink and red in many different variations.
flowering time
Depending on the variety, camellias are classified as early, mid-flowering, and late-flowering. Early bloomers begin flowering in the fall, mid-flowering ones in January, and late bloomers in March.
