Camellia oleifera likes warm and humid environment. The relative humidity is between 74% and 78%, and the average annual rainfall is above 1000 mm. The requirements for soil are not strict, and it is relatively barren. It is best to plant in acidic yellow soil or red soil with pH value of 5-6, and it is also suitable for planting in loose and fertile sandy loam with good drainage.

Camellia oleifera planting climate

Camellia oleifera likes warmth, but it is not cold-resistant. It is required that the annual average temperature 16- 18 degrees and the flowering average temperature 12- 13 degrees. Sudden low temperature or late frost will cause flowers to fall and fruits to fall. In sunny places, more fruits will be produced with high oil content.

Camellia oleifera planting area

Camellia oleifera adapts to the illumination of soil and is suitable for growing in acid soil with deep soil layer. You can't plant in places with many stones and hard soil. Camellia oleifera grows in subtropical areas of southern China, generally distributed in high mountains and hills. It is a high-grade oil plant, mainly concentrated in Zhejiang, Jiangxi, Henan, Hunan, Guangxi and other provinces.

Camellia oleifera planting time

Camellia oleifera planting time is generally in11-1February in winter or March-April in spring. At this time, it is also the most suitable time to plant Camellia oleifera, because the temperature is suitable, which is beneficial to the root growth of Camellia oleifera seedlings and the survival rate of Camellia oleifera.

Benefits of Camellia oleifera planting

Camellia oleifera seeds contain more than 30% oil, which can be used for food, medicine, hair moistening and making candles and soap. Tea seed meal is the raw material of light industry, food, chemical industry and other industries. Tea seed shells can also be made into substances such as activated carbon. Tea tree ash shampoo can inhibit lice including eggs and has very high economic value.