Camellia japonica L.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Theaceae · Genus: Camellia1
- Native distribution
- China North-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, Área urbana de Bogotá, D.C. Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis – Sede central, Manizales, Jardín Botánico de Bogotá, Global, Brazil, Jardin Botánico de Bogotá, Turkey, conterminouuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
30 synonyms
- Camellia bonnardii Berl.
- Camellia bonnardii Berl. ex Lem.
- Camellia bononicana Anon.
- Camellia fimbriata P.B.Mead
- Camellia florida Salisb.
- Camellia hayaoi Yanagita
- Camellia hayaoi Yanagita ex Kusaka
- Camellia hozanensis (Hayata) Hayata
- Camellia imbricata P.B.Mead
- Camellia imperialis Van Houtte
- Camellia incarnata P.B.Mead
- Camellia japonica albipetala H.T.Chang
- Camellia japonica ilicifolia Makino
- Camellia japonica lancifolia H.Hara
- Camellia japonica leucantha Makino
- Camellia japonica leucantha Makino ex H.Hara
- Camellia japonica lilifolia Makino
- Camellia japonica longifolia Uyeki
- Camellia japonica macrocarpa (Masam.) Tuyama
- Camellia japonica otome Makino
- Camellia japonica parviflora Makino
- Camellia japonica polypetala Makino
- Camellia japonica trifida Makino
- Camellia japonica hortensis (Makino) Masam. & Yanagita
- Camellia japonica hozanensis (Hayata) Yamam.
- Camellia japonica adelaideae Drapiez
- Camellia japonica anemoniflora-rosea C.Morren
- Camellia japonica chandleri Herb.
- Camellia japonica concava Makino
- Camellia japonica conferta Herb.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (10)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Camellia japonica · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); Captura y almacenamiento de carbono en el arbolado del Jardín Botánico de) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q160121 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Camellia japonica var. decumbens 3.JPG · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (hu) – Japán kamélia · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (de) – Japanische Kamelie · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Camellia japonica · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
Tips & experience from members
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How members water it
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How it thrives
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Camellia tip: Buds drop if the rootball dries out in autumn or it's kept too warm in winter.
Camellia japonica – what to know
Camellia japonica – family: Theaceae, genus: Camellia. Native range: China North-Central, China Southeast, Japan, Korea, Nansei-shoto, Taiwan, Área urbana de Bogotá, D.C. Jardín Botánico José Celestino Mutis – Sede central, Mani…. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. -12 °C. It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
All Camellia species in the catalog →Detailed toxicity data →
Frequently asked questions
How often should I water Camellia japonica?
Moderately: water when the top 2–3 cm of soil is dry, and never let it sit in standing water.
How much light does Camellia japonica need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Camellia japonica get?
Frost-hardy to about -12 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Camellia japonica toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Camellia japonica flower?
According to the general guideline for the genus Camellia: Typical flowering time: January, February, March, April.
What members’ data shows
When does it really bloom?
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Average watering interval
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Questions about this species
Camellia
Data sources: GBIF.org – Camellia japonica (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q160121 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Camellia japonica var. decumbens 3.JPG (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Japán kamélia (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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