Tea Plant – Camellia sinensis Live Starter Plant | 3–5 Inches Tall | Ships Without Pot | Easy to Grow Evergreen

Grow your own tea at home with a live Camellia sinensis starter plant. This healthy young plant measures approximately 3–5 inches tall and ships without a nursery pot for safe delivery. Commonly known as the Tea Plant, Camellia sinensis is the evergreen shrub used to produce green, black, white, and oolong teas. Perfect for containers, patios, greenhouses, or garden beds, this attractive plant features glossy green foliage and develops into a beautiful evergreen shrub with proper care. You will receive a healthy live starter plant similar in size and condition to the one shown in the listing photos.

You will receive:
✔️ 1 live Camellia sinensis starter plant
✔️ Height: approximately 3–5 inches
✔️ Shipped without a nursery pot
✔️ Healthy, rooted plant
✔️ Secure packaging for safe arrival

🌼 Growing Information

Common Name: Tea Plant
Botanical Name: Camellia sinensis
Plant Type: Evergreen shrub
Growth Stage: Starter plant
Sun Requirements: Bright indirect light to partial sun
Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich, slightly acidic soil
Watering: Moderate; keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged
Mature Height: 6–15 feet (smaller with container growing and pruning)
Growth Rate: Moderate
USDA Zones: 7–9 (grow in containers in colder climates)
Container Friendly: Yes

💡 Care Tip: Plant in well-draining, slightly acidic soil and provide bright, indirect light while the plant becomes established. Water regularly to keep the soil evenly moist, and feed during the growing season to encourage healthy new growth. Protect young plants from freezing temperatures, especially during their first year.