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Description
Bring timeless charm and elegance to your home or garden with the Camellia Pink (Tree Rose) – a rare Japanese camellia known for its lush pink blooms, glossy green leaves, and evergreen beauty. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced gardener, this ornamental flowering shrub thrives well in Indian conditions with proper care.
| Plant Type | Air layered |
| Family | Theaceae |
| Plant Height | Approximately 2 ft |
| Scientific Name | Camellia japonica |
| Common Name | Japanese Camellia, Camellia Pink, Camellia, Tree Rose |
| Suitable Pot Size | 12 or 15 Inches |
| First Bloom | Around 2 months after planting |
| Flower Colour | Pink |
| Sunlight | Partial shade to filtered sunlight |
| Fragrance | No |
| Indoor/Outdoor | Outdoor |
| Lifespan | Perennial |
| Flowering Frequency | Throughout The Year |
| Maintenance Required | Moderate |
🌸 Why Indian Gardeners Love the Camellia Pink
Stunning Year-Round Flowers
Enjoy soft pink, rose-like blooms from late winter to early spring – and sometimes throughout the year with the right care. Each flower is delicately layered and velvety, making it a centerpiece of any garden or balcony.
Evergreen Elegance
The dark green, glossy leaves stay lush all year, giving a rich and royal look to your garden even when not in bloom.
Perfect for Indian Homes
Grows well in partial shade and moderate temperatures. Whether you're in North or South India, the Camellia japonica plant can thrive if protected from harsh sun and extreme cold.
Ideal for Containers & Gardens
Grow it in the ground, pot, or grow bag. Reaches 6–8 feet in pots and up to 10–12 feet in the ground. Perfect for balconies, patios, and shaded garden areas.
✨ Camellia Pink Plant Care
🌤 Light
Camellia Pink loves bright, indirect sunlight or partial shade.
It performs best with morning sun and afternoon shade, especially in warmer climates.
Avoid exposing the plant to harsh afternoon sunlight, particularly in hot regions, as it can damage the leaves and flowers.
In cooler regions, it can tolerate filtered full sun without stress.
🌡 Temperature
Thrives best between 10°C to 29°C
Protect from frost and extreme heat.
In very hot climates, use a shade net to reduce heat stress.
🌱 Soil
Requires acidic, well-draining soil (pH 5.5–6.5).
Add compost, cocopeat, sand, or perlite to improve aeration.
Avoid heavy clay or alkaline soils – they cause yellowing and poor blooming.
Use our Potting Mix for best results.
💧 Watering
Keep the soil consistently moist but never soggy.
Avoid letting the soil dry out completely, especially during hot or dry weather.
During winter, reduce the frequency of watering, but ensure the soil remains slightly moist at all times.
Overwatering or poor drainage can lead to root rot, so always check the top layer before watering again.
🌬 Humidity & Airflow
Enjoys moderate to high humidity.
Mist the plant or use a humidity tray in dry weather.
Ensure good air circulation to prevent disease.
🍂 Mulching
Apply 2–3 inches of mulch around the base of the plant (keeping it away from direct contact with the stem).
Mulching with materials like bark chips, dried leaves, or coco husk helps to retain soil moisture, regulate temperature, and suppress weed growth.
In summer, mulch helps keep the roots cool and maintains soil moisture.
In winter, it acts as an insulator, protecting the roots from cold and frost.
✂️ Pruning
Prune your Camellia Pink plant after flowering to maintain its shape and encourage healthy growth.
Remove any dead, damaged, or diseased branches to improve overall plant health.
Light pruning helps maintain a neat and compact form while promoting better air circulation.
Avoid late-season pruning, as the next year’s flowers develop on old wood. Pruning too late may reduce blooming in the following season.
🐛 Pest Control
Watch for aphids, spider mites, and scale. Treat infestations effectively with neem oil, beauveria bassiana, insecticidal soap, or pest controllers.
Regular inspection and timely treatment help keep your Camellia Pink healthy and pest-free.
🌿 Fertilisation
Apply fertiliser every 4 to 6 weeks during the growing season.
Use bone meal and Epsom salt for vibrant flowering.
Add fish amino acids for stronger roots and disease resistance.
Boost growth with vermicompost, cow dung manure, and bio potash.
Avoid fertilising in fall and winter (dormant season).
⚠️ Common Problems & Easy Fixes
Bud Drop
Keep soil moist in summer to prevent dropping buds.
Brown Leaf Spots
Sign of overwatering – let topsoil dry before next watering.
Slow Growth
Be patient. Camellias grow slowly but live long – up to 100+ years!
🌼 Benefits of the Camellia Multi Colour
Pollinator-Friendly
The Camellia Pink plant attracts bees and butterflies, promoting a healthy, biodiverse garden ecosystem.
Symbol of Love & Strength
In Japanese culture, Camellia flowers represent love, loyalty, and humility – a perfect gift for your loved ones or special occasions.
Note: There are quite a few processes and steps to be done by us to make sure the plants are shipped very safely. Hence please allow us 5-7 business days for processing and shipping your orders. Orders are usually shipped on Mondays and Tuesdays to ensure that the shipments are not held up during weekends.
Plants if damaged while transit will be replaced free of cost. We will need uncut unboxing video for processing the replacement
