What is camellia? What are the functions of camellia?

Camellia, also known as tea flower, is a plant of the genus Camellia in the family Theaceae. Camellia has a rich, dignified and elegant appearance. It is one of the ten famous traditional flowers in China and one of the world's famous flowers. Camellia has the proud character of "only camellia is durable and can occupy the spring breeze in the deep moon", and the bright color of peony "flowers are numerous and bright red, deep in the morning glow", and has the reputation of "world famous flower".

Contents of this article

1. What is Camellia?

2. What is the function of camellia?

3. What is the growing environment of camellia?

What is Camellia?

Camellia, a member of the Theaceae family, is an ancient plant that is extremely rare. It is called the magical Oriental Magic Tea abroad and is known as the "Giant Panda of the Plant World" and the "Queen of the Tea Clan". Camellia is a very dignified and elegant plant. Camellia, also known as camellia, is a member of the Theaceae family. Camellia has a rich, dignified and elegant appearance. It is one of the ten traditional Chinese famous flowers and one of the world's famous flowers. Camellia has the proud character of "only camellia is durable and can occupy the spring breeze in the deep moon", and the bright color of Ling Peony, "the flowers are numerous and bright red, and they are deep in the morning glow". Therefore, it has been a very famous woody flower since ancient times. It reached its peak in the Tang and Song dynasties. It was not until the 17th century when it was introduced to Europe that it caused a sensation and earned the reputation of "the world's famous flower".

What is the function of camellia?

1. The beauty effects of camellia. Camellia is also used as a cosmetic to smooth the skin and remove spots. As a natural flower, it is non-toxic but rich in floral nutritional value, providing gentle protection and careful care for the skin.

2. Camellia is an important nectar plant. Camellia distributed in my country is an important nectar plant. Its flower flags are long and the nectar is delicious and sweet, so a kind of natural honey is often extracted for people's daily consumption, which has a good effect. Camellia is non-toxic, and its petals are rich in nutrients such as vitamins, proteins, fats, starch and various trace minerals. After eating, it can strengthen the spleen and appetite, and can also treat diseases such as dysentery. It is a natural food with deep health significance.

3. Camellia is an important oil plant. The seeds of camellia are rich in unsaturated fatty oil. This unsaturated fatty oil, commonly known as tea oil, can be extracted and made into natural vegetable oil. Moreover, camellia can also extract alkali to make saponin, which is also natural and pollution-free.

What is the growing environment of camellia?

The maximum humidity that camellia tolerates is 35℃. If it exceeds 35℃, sunburn will occur. When the temperature rises above 10℃, it starts to germinate, and stops growing when it is above 30℃. The optimum temperature for growth is between 18-25℃; the initial flowering temperature of camellia is 2℃, and the temperature suitable for the flowers to bloom is between 10-20℃. Camellia likes high humidity in the air and avoids dryness. It requires good drainage of the soil. During the plum rain and typhoon seasons in the south of the Yangtze River, attention should be paid to drainage to avoid root rot and death. It can grow well in areas with an annual rainfall of more than 1,200 mm.