Root rot is another common fungal disease that affects camellias. It causes poor growth and wilting of the entire plant. Choose soil with good drainage to avoid this issue, and reduce your ...

If you want to restrict a camellia’s size, grow it in a container. Giving your plant plenty of space improves airflow around the plant, which reduces the risk of diseases. It also prevents pests ...

Black tea comes from the Camellia sinensis plant. It contains antioxidants and ... ultimately decreasing the risk of chronic disease. Polyphenols are a type of antioxidant found in certain foods ...

The U.S. FDA has recognized tea from *Camellia sinensis* as a "healthy" beverage due to its potential health benefits. This ...

sasanqua variety is called "Sparkling Burgundy." If there was ever a plant that was considered royalty in southern landscapes the camellias would undoubtedly be it. They have been grown in our ...

In the second part of our blog series, Dr Minna Törmä continues to explores the East Asian plants found in the garden of ‘Glasgow Boy’, Edward Atkinson Hornel. The common camellia is an evergreen ...