How to Care for Camellia sasanqua (Sasanqua Camellia)

Korean name: 동백 (애기동백)

This evergreen shrub features glossy dark green leaves and relatively small, spreading flowers that bloom from autumn to early winter. It typically grows 2 to 5 meters tall and is popular in gardens and yards. It is relatively easy to care for, making it suitable for home gardening.

Key facts

• Category: Garden tree & shrub
• Family: Theaceae
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Where to keep: outdoors
• Native to: Southern Japan and Korea
• Growth rate: Moderate
• Pets: Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.
• Flower meaning: humility, faith
• Traits: autumn blooming, cold hardy, garden shrub, medium difficulty, ornamental
• Also known as: Sasanqua Camellia, Autumn Camellia

Care Guide

• Light: Tolerates partial shade to full sun.
• Watering: Water thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry.
• Soil: Prefers well-drained acidic soil.
• Humidity: Maintain moderate indoor humidity.
• Temperature: 10~25°C (50~77°F)
• Fertilizer: Apply slow-release fertilizer around flowering time.

Common questions

How often should you water Camellia sasanqua?

Water thoroughly when the soil surface feels dry. Roughly every 7 days is the baseline; adjust for the season and the spot it sits in.

Where should you keep Camellia sasanqua?

It likes Tolerates partial shade to full sun.. You can grow it outdoors. Use Prefers well-drained acidic soil..

Is Camellia sasanqua safe around pets?

Mildly toxic, so keep pets from chewing on it.

Is Camellia sasanqua good for beginners?

Difficulty: Moderate. Keep it around 10~25°C (50~77°F). Humidity: Maintain moderate indoor humidity.. Fertilise Apply slow-release fertilizer around flowering time..