Green Tea Plant – Camellia sinensis Live Plant, 3–8 Inches Tall

Green Tea Plant – Camellia sinensis Live Plant, 3–8 Inches Tall

Grow your own tea at home with this live Green Tea plant (Camellia sinensis). Known for its glossy, dark green leaves, this evergreen shrub produces tender new growth that can be harvested for homemade tea. With proper care, it can develop into an attractive garden shrub or container plant. Green Tea thrives in moist, acidic soil and full to partial sun, making it a rewarding choice for tea enthusiasts and gardeners alike. Each young plant arrives in a 3-inch-deep pot, ready to continue growing in your care.

You will receive:

• ✔️ 1 live Green Tea plant (Camellia sinensis)

• ✔️ Young starter plant approximately 3–8 inches tall

• ✔️ Plant shipped in a 3-inch-deep pot

• ✔️ A versatile plant suitable for containers or outdoor gardens

🌼 Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis

• Common Name: Green Tea Plant, Tea Plant

• Plant Type: Evergreen shrub

• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy growth with glossy green leaves

• Mature Height: Approximately 6–8 feet, depending on growing conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Moist, acidic, well-draining soil

• Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist without waterlogging

• Fertilizer: Use a suitable fertilizer for acid-loving plants during the growing season

• Hardiness: USDA zones 8b–11

• Growing Location: Outdoor gardens, patios, and containers

• Harvest: Tender young leaves and shoots for tea

• Plant Form: Live starter plant in a 3-inch-deep pot

💡 Care Tip

Plant your Green Tea in acidic, well-draining soil and provide bright light with some afternoon shade in hotter climates. Water regularly to prevent the soil from drying out completely. In colder regions, grow it in a container so it can be moved indoors during hard frosts. Allow the plant to establish and produce healthy new growth before harvesting leaves.