Camellia sinensis - Monthly Plant Care Calendar
Written by Julie Bawden-Davis
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Dense shrub that grows to 15 feet tall and wide. Dull, dark-green leaves used to make tea. Features white fragrant flowers in fall when the plant is dormant. Takes full sun to partial shade.
Here's what you should be doing each month of the year for this plant in Sunset Zones 22, 23 & 24: Find Your Climate Zone.
Click a month to be taken directly to that months plant care: January - February - March - April - May - June - July - August - September - October - November - December
January
PRUNE
Prune soon after flowering, as pruning later in the season may result in removing next season's flower buds. Remove crossing and dead branches.
PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION
Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers.
TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE
Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on plant and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 2-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers.
February
PRUNE
Prune soon after flowering, as pruning later in the season may result in removing next season's flower buds. Remove crossing and dead branches.
MULCH
Add a fresh 2-inch layer of mulch to soil surrounding the plant.
March
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MULCH
Add a fresh 2-inch layer of mulch to soil surrounding the plant, if not done in prior month.
PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION
Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers.
April
FERTILIZE
Feed every 4 to 6 weeks with a half-strength solution of an organic acid plant food. Plants are sensitive to overfeeding.
WATER
Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering.
MULCH
Add a fresh 2-inch layer of mulch to soil surrounding the plant, if not done in prior month.
PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION
Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers.
May
FERTILIZE
Feed every 4 to 6 weeks with a half-strength solution of an organic acid plant food. Plants are sensitive to overfeeding.
WATER
Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering.
MULCH
Add a fresh 2-inch layer of mulch to soil surrounding the plant, if not done in prior month.
June
FERTILIZE
Feed every 4 to 6 weeks with a half-strength solution of an organic acid plant food. Plants are sensitive to overfeeding.
WATER
Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering.
July
FERTILIZE
Feed every 4 to 6 weeks with a half-strength solution of an organic acid plant food. Plants are sensitive to overfeeding.
WATER
Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering.
August
FERTILIZE
Feed every 4 to 6 weeks with a half-strength solution of an organic acid plant food. Plants are sensitive to overfeeding.
WATER
Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering.
September
BUY
Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color.
PLANT
Plant during dormancy in a well-draining soil. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight.
WATER
Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering.
TRANSPLANT
Transplant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight.
October
BUY
Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color.
PLANT
Plant during dormancy in a well-draining soil. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight.
WATER
Water young plants when the top 4 to 6 inches of soil has dried. Avoid overwatering. Established plants five years or older can get by on little to no supplemental watering.
PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION
Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers.
TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE
Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on plant and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 3-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers.
TRANSPLANT
Transplant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight.
November
BUY
Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color.
PLANT
Plant during dormancy in a well-draining soil. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight.
PRUNE
Prune soon after flowering, as pruning later in the season may result in removing next season's flower buds. Remove crossing and dead branches.
PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION
Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers.
TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE
Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on plant and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 2-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers.
TRANSPLANT
Transplant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight.
December
BUY
Buy when plant is in bloom so you can choose the desired flower color.
PLANT
Plant during dormancy in a well-draining soil. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight.
PRUNE
Prune soon after flowering, as pruning later in the season may result in removing next season's flower buds. Remove crossing and dead branches.
PEST/DISEASE INSPECTION
Check for petal blight characterized by premature browning of flowers.
TREAT FOR PEST/DISEASE
Remove and dispose of diseased flowers on plant and clear all fallen buds from ground. Remove mulch and replace with a 2-inch layer of fresh mulch. Keep area clear of fallen flowers.
TRANSPLANT
Transplant during dormancy. Scrape the top 2-inch layer of soil off and discard before planting, as this may harbor petal blight.
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- See all available Plant Care Reminders at the Plant Care Hub here.
- Search for plant care alphabetically here.
- Add Camellia sinensis to one of your plant lists, learn how.
- Search our plant database for photos and more great information here.
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