Tea Plant Theaceae Camellia sinensis is the source of tea of commerce. The tea plant is native to S. E. Asia.
Flowers are solitary in the axils of the leaves.
The flowers are white to 1 inches in diameter and are fragrant. Camellia sinensis need full sun to part shade. The root hairs are very fine, so the plant can not be allowed to dry out completely. Increase watering when the plant is actively growing and when the plant is in bloom. Fertilize every 2-3 weeks in the spring through fall, use a fertilizer for acid loving plants diluted to the strength recommended on the label.