Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis)

Name: Tea Plant (Camellia sinensis)
Brand: Logee's Greenhouses
SKU: R1412-4
Price: 29.95 USD
Availability: InStock

$29.95

SKU: R1412-4

4" Pot Size

It’s tea time! Camellia sinensis, commonly known as the Tea Plant, is a beloved species that has earned its place in history as the producer of one of the world's most popular beverages. Its young, succulent shoots yield an abundant supply of tea leaves, which can be processed into the flavorful and aromatic teas we all know and love. Did you know that the type of tea you get depends on how you dry and cure the leaves? If you're a fan of black tea, let the leaves oxidize before drying. For green tea, skip the oxidation step and go straight to drying. And if you prefer white tea, simply wither the leaves until they are dry, without any oxidation or rolling.

While Camellia sinensis is hardy in the southern United States, it can also be grown as a potted plant indoors during the winter in cooler climates. The Tea Plant makes a wonderful addition to indoor decor, thriving as a potted plant during the winter. Its dark green, glossy leaves and delicate, fragrant white flowers add an elegant touch to any living space. This versatile plant is perfect for anyone looking to grow their own tea and add a touch of elegance to their garden or home. Whether you're a tea connoisseur or simply looking for a charming addition to your indoor garden, the Tea Plant is a versatile and delightful choice.

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Tips for Success:

• Use fertilizer only at the beginning of active growth.

• Water when soil surface appears dry and then thoroughly saturate the root ball.

• Give partial sun year-round.

• Give 30-40°F nighttime temperatures during the winter. Warm nights during the winter time will cause “bud blast.” Up to 59°F is okay.

• Give a slightly acidic soil between (soil ph between 4.8 - 5.8)

• Pinch back young cuttings to get full and bushy growth, although this discourages flowering early on.

• 1 tablespoon of Epsom Salts/ one gallon of water given twice a year supplies their magnesium requirements.

Other Resources

PDF Care Sheet

Articles:

• Camellias- Delightful Winter and Spring Bloomers

• Know Your Roots for Optimum Plant Health

• Choosing Containers, Pots and Vessels for your Plants

• Grow Coffee, Tea, Chocolate and Other Popular Beverage Plants

Videos:• Camellias- Delightful Winter and Spring Bloomers

• How to Flower Camellias in Containers

• Selecting the Best Pot or Container for your Plant

growing well

growing well, I keep them under Grow lights in the winter and bring them outside in the summer. I'm growing them to make into bonsai. seems to like a lot of light, didn't grow a lot this winter but started growing well once outside this summer.

beautiful plants!!!

I bought 2 of these from you, via Amazon. (That's how I found your nursery!) They arrived green and healthy!!! I re-potted both in larger pots, and watered most of the summer, as I've been building my garden beds. They went into my 'tea garden' area, 2 weeks ago. One of them actually bloomed! I am very excited to see how they winter in southeast TN! And, I hope to experiment with drying the leaves in the near future! You've made me a happy gardener!!!

Smaller than I thought, but otherwise it's Great!

It is almost like a vine. You could probably train it to grow on a lattice. I am in AZ, and it came in perfect shape!

Great Plant - Great Shipping

Transplanted right into a 6" pot; the root structure is so good that the plant took right to the change. It is very healthy and will go into the yard soon! (Texas-7b)