Camellia Sinensis Tea Plant – 1 Live Starter Plant | 3–5 Inches Tall | True Tea Plant | Green Black & White Tea | Container Garden Plant

Grow your own true tea plant with this live Camellia sinensis starter. This evergreen shrub is the plant traditionally used to produce green, black, white, and oolong teas, with different tea styles created through variations in harvesting and leaf processing.

Your plant measures approximately 3–5 inches tall and is grown in a 4-inch nursery pot before shipping. It will be shipped without the pot, so have an appropriately sized container and well-draining, acidic growing mix ready when your plant arrives.

Camellia sinensis develops attractive glossy green foliage and small white flowers as it matures. Its naturally compact, shrubby growth habit makes it suitable for garden beds as well as container cultivation, especially where winter protection is necessary.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Camellia sinensis tea plant
✔️ Height: approximately 3–5 inches
✔️ Young starter plant
✔️ Grown in a 4-inch pot before shipping
✔️ Shipped without nursery pot
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information
Common Name: Tea Plant, Tea Camellia
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Plant Type: Evergreen perennial shrub
Growth Stage: Young starter plant
Sun Requirements: Partial sun to bright filtered light; protect young plants from intense afternoon sun
Soil: Acidic, organic-rich, well-draining soil
Watering: Moderate; maintain consistent moisture without allowing the roots to remain waterlogged
Mature Height: Approximately 6–15 feet naturally; easily maintained smaller with pruning
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate
USDA Zones: Approximately 7–9, depending on cultivar and local conditions
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant your Camellia sinensis promptly after arrival and keep the root zone consistently moist while it establishes. Place the young plant in bright, protected conditions initially and gradually acclimate it to stronger outdoor light. Camellias prefer acidic soil and good drainage, so avoid heavy or persistently soggy growing media.