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0Camellia sasanqua Thunb.
- Taxonomy
- Family: Theaceae · Genus: Camellia1
- Native distribution
- South Korea [I]; Japan (Kyushu); Ryukyu Isl.; Laos [I]; Vietnam [I], Japan, Nansei-shoto, Global, Brazil, conterminous 48 United Statesuncertain3
- Synonyms
- 2
19 synonyms
- Camellia miyagii (Koidz.) Makino & Nemoto
- Camellia sasanqua angustifolia Miq.
- Camellia sasanqua fujikoana Makino
- Camellia sasanqua lanceolata Miq.
- Camellia sasanqua latifolia Miq.
- Camellia sasanqua obtusifolia Miq.
- Camellia sasanqua serrata (Siebold ex Kochs) Masam.
- Camellia sasanqua thunbergii Pierre
- Camellia tegmentosa (Koidz.) Makino & Nemoto
- Sasanqua malliflora Raf.
- Sasanqua molliflora Raf., 1838
- Sasanqua vulgaris Nees
- Thea miyagii Koidz.
- Thea sasanqua (Thunb.) Nois. ex Cels
- Thea sasanqua serrata Siebold
- Thea sasanqua serrata Siebold ex Kochs
- Thea sasanqua thunbergii Pierre
- Thea sinensis thunbergii Pierre
- Thea tegmentosa Koidz.
Still missing: plant type, natural habitat, height / growth form, flowering period, growth & dormancy period.
Sources (8)
- GBIF Backbone Taxonomy – Camellia sasanqua · Scientific name · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – synonyms · Synonyms · CC BY 4.0
- GBIF – distributions (Catalogue of Life; The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP); The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species) · Native distribution · CC BY 4.0
- Wikidata – Q2590046 · CC0
- Wikidata – IUCN Red List status (P141) · Conservation status · CC0
- IUCN Red List · Conservation status
- Wikimedia Commons – Camellia sasanqua1.jpg · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Wikipedia (en) – Camellia sasanqua · 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
Watermedium
Lightbright indirect
Humiditymediumgeneral genus data
Min. temperature-10 °CNo monthly schedule is shown because cultivar-/species-level data is not yet sufficient. The general values above are guidance only.
Camellia tip: Buds drop if the rootball dries out in autumn or it's kept too warm in winter.
Camellia sasanqua – what to know
Camellia sasanqua – family: Theaceae, genus: Camellia. Native range: South Korea [I]; Japan (Kyushu); Ryukyu Isl.; Laos [I]; Vietnam [I], Japan, Nansei-shoto, Global, Brazil, conterminous 48 United States. Care guidelines: light: bright indirect; water: medium; min. -10 °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 sasanqua?
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 sasanqua need?
It likes bright but indirect light, such as near an east- or west-facing window.
How cold can Camellia sasanqua get?
Frost-hardy to about -10 °C – it can overwinter outdoors in many climates.
Is Camellia sasanqua toxic to cats and dogs?
It is not known to be toxic to cats or dogs.
When does Camellia sasanqua 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 sasanqua (CC BY 4.0) · Wikidata – Q2590046 (CC0) · Wikimedia Commons – Camellia sasanqua1.jpg (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikipedia – Camellia sasanqua (CC BY-SA 4.0) · Care data is for guidance only.
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