The camellia is wind and sun-loving, high, airy, warm, moist, well-drained, loose and fertile sandy loam, loess or humus. pH 5.5-6.5 is the best. Temperature between 20-32 ℃, 29 ℃ or more when the growth stops, 35 ℃ when the leaves will have scorching phenomenon, requires a certain temperature difference. Environmental humidity of more than 70%, most varieties can tolerate -8 ℃ low temperature (natural overwintering, cloud tea slightly less cold), in the area south of the Huaihe River can generally natural overwintering like acidic soil, and requires better permeability.

In order to facilitate the development of root hairs, usually available peat, rotting sawdust, red soil, humus, or a mixture of the above substrate cultivation. Camellias can be grown without shade in spring, fall and winter, and can be treated with 50% shade in summer.