Camellia reticulata Lindl.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Theaceae · Genus: Camellia1
- Native distribution
- Southern Asia, China (W-Guizhou, SW-Sichuan, Yunnan); Japan [I]; Ryukyu Isl. [I]; Taiwan [I], China South-Central, Globaluncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
30 synonyms
- Camellia albescens Hung T.Chang
- Camellia albosericea Hung T.Chang
- Camellia albovillosa Hu
- Camellia albovillosa Hu ex Hung T.Chang
- Camellia bailinshanica Hung T.Chang, H.S.Liu & G.X.Xiang
- Camellia bambusifolia Hung T.Chang, H.S.Liu & Y.Z.Zhang
- Camellia borealiyunnanica Hung T.Chang
- Camellia brevicolumna Hung T.Chang, H.S.Liu & Y.Z.Zhang
- Camellia brevigyna Hung T.Chang
- Camellia brevipetiolata Hung T.Chang
- Camellia chunii Hung T.Chang
- Camellia chunii pentaphylax (Hung T.Chang) Hung T.Chang
- Camellia heterophylla Hu
- Camellia jinshajiangica Hung T.Chang & S.L.Lee
- Camellia kandianica H.T.Chang et al.
- Camellia kangdianica Hung T.Chang, H.S.Liu & G.X.Xiang
- Camellia kweichowensis Hung T.Chang
- Camellia oligophlebia Hung T.Chang
- Camellia paucipetala Hung T.Chang
- Camellia paucipunctata HungT.Chang
- Camellia pentapetala Hung T.Chang
- Camellia pentaphylacoides Hung T.Chang
- Camellia pentaphylax Hung T.Chang
- Camellia pitardii yunnanica Sealy
- Camellia reticulata albescens (Hung T.Chang) T.L.Ming
- Camellia reticulata simplex Sealy
- Camellia reticulata pleiopetala Sima
- Camellia reticulata pleistopetala Sima
- Camellia reticulata simplex (Sealy) Sima
- Camellia stichoclada Hung T.Chang
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Camellia reticulata · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Integrated Taxonomic Information System (ITIS); Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q1023668 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Camellia reticulata RHS.jpeg · Public domain
- Wikipedia (en) – Camellia reticulata · CC BY-SA 4.0
Automatic data comes from the open sources above, credited per their licences. Care experience is shown separately below.
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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 reticulata – what to know
Camellia reticulata – family: Theaceae, genus: Camellia. Native range: Southern Asia, China (W-Guizhou, SW-Sichuan, Yunnan); Japan [I]; Ryukyu Isl. [I]; Taiwan [I], China South-Central, Global. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. -5 °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 reticulata?
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 reticulata need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Camellia reticulata get?
Frost-hardy to about -5 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Camellia reticulata toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Camellia reticulata 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 reticulata (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q1023668 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Camellia reticulata RHS.jpeg (Public domain) · Wikipedia – Camellia reticulata (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.

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