The Camellia Gardener Blog — Care

The USDA  Climate zone map is beneficial in determining the cold hardiness of plants in certain regions.  We often refer plants to certain climate zones.  To lookup you climate zone, find your region on the map and then find the corresponding color on the chart under the map to see your zone number.  The numbers under the color chart indicate the approximate minimum temperatures your area experiences. Zone 10  Extremely Favorable Suitable for growing some varieties in the ground, but mainly in containers.  Can plant year round.  The lack of cooler temperatures may not be great for Ornamental Camellias but for Camellia...

Making sure your plants have adequate nutrition will provide you with healthy plants!  There are many options when choosing what to feed your camellia sinensis. Natural - Organic Fertilizers Natural fertilizers are usually the best choice when it comes to feeding your tea plants.  There are many things on the market that you can use that will give your plants proper nutrient levels. Some natural liquid fertilizers, fish emulsions, and compost teas are all good ideas when it comes to feeding.  HollyTone is a granular product made of natural ingredients and is formulated for acid loving plants.  Tea plants will...