Camellia Sinensis Live Plant – 1 Tea Plant, 3–5 Inch Starter – Camellia sinensis

Camellia sinensis is an evergreen, perennial tea plant supplied as one young live starter plant. It is suitable for indoor or outdoor growing and can be used in containers or garden settings. The seller describes the plant as approximately 3–5 inches tall at shipping and ships it without a pot.

This tea plant prefers bright, indirect sunlight and regularly watered, well-draining, nutrient-rich soil. It is listed for USDA Zones 7–9 and should be protected from freezing temperatures. Plants are normally grown in a 4-inch pot before shipment, but the pot is not included with the shipped plant.

Shipping Size: Approx. 3–5 inches tall at time of shipping.
Shipping Form: Live starter plant, shipped without pot.
Growing Pot: Seller states plants are normally grown in a 4-inch pot before shipping; the 4-inch pot is not included.

Plant Condition Disclosure:
Live plants may be shipped dormant, leafless, recently pruned, bare root, or partially defoliated depending on season, weather, and shipping requirements.
Natural variation in size, branching, foliage density, color, root structure, and overall appearance should be expected.

Important Note:
You will receive a live starter plant (seedling/young plant). Listing photos show the plant at a mature stage for reference only. The actual plant size, shape, and appearance may vary and will be significantly smaller than the images shown.

🔹 BULLET POINTS:

• Quantity: 1 live Camellia sinensis tea plant
• Shipping Size: Approx. 3–5 inches tall at time of shipping
• Plant Form: Young starter plant shipped without pot
• Pre-Shipping Pot: Normally grown in a 4-inch pot; pot is not included
• Plant Type: Evergreen, perennial flowering shrub
• Sunlight: Bright, indirect sunlight
• Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
• USDA Zones: 7–9 according to seller
• Growing Location: Indoor or outdoor
• Cold Protection: Do not allow the plant to freeze

🧾 MATERIALS:
One live Camellia sinensis starter plant. Ships without a pot.

📋 ATTRIBUTES:
Common Name: Camellia Sinensis / Tea Plant
Scientific Name: Camellia sinensis
Plant Type: Shrub
Life Cycle: Perennial
Flower/Fruit Color: Not specified by seller
Sunlight: Bright, Indirect Sunlight
Soil: Well-draining, nutrient-rich soil
Water: Regular watering
USDA Zone: 7–9
Plant Form: Live Starter Plant
Shipping Size: Approx. 3–5 inches tall at time of shipping
Pot: Not included
Indoor/Outdoor: Indoor & Outdoor
Features: Evergreen, Perennial, Flowering
Quantity: 1 plant
Climate: Temperate, Humid Subtropical, Subtropical to Tropical

❓ FAQ:

1. What USDA zones are suitable for Camellia sinensis?
The seller lists Camellia sinensis for USDA Zones 7–9. In colder areas, it can be maintained as a container plant with appropriate protection.

2. What sunlight does a tea plant need?
The seller recommends bright, indirect sunlight. Indoor plants should be placed where they receive suitable bright light without excessive direct exposure.

3. How much water does Camellia sinensis need?
The seller recommends regular watering. Well-draining soil is important to help maintain suitable moisture without prolonged waterlogging.

4. What is the growth habit of Camellia sinensis?
Camellia sinensis is an evergreen perennial shrub with flowering characteristics. This listing contains a young starter plant.

5. Can Camellia sinensis be grown in a container?
Yes. The seller describes the plant as suitable for container growing as well as indoor and outdoor cultivation.

Customer Notice:
Live plants may experience normal shipping stress such as leaf loss, yellowing, wilting, or minor branch damage.

Please consider local weather before purchasing. Extreme heat, freezing temperatures, severe weather, shipping delays, or unattended packages may increase plant stress.

Due to the perishable nature of live plants, returns are generally not accepted. If there is an issue with your order, please contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide the required photos for review.

If there is an issue with your order, contact us within 48 hours of delivery and provide:

• Photos of the shipping box
• Photo of the shipping label
• Clear photos of the plant from multiple angles
• Scratch test photos if the plant appears dead or dormant

Dormant, stressed, defoliated, wilted, or transit-shocked plants are not automatically considered dead.

Claims submitted without required photos may not be eligible for review.

Claims submitted more than 48 hours after delivery will be considered accepted as received and may not be eligible for replacement or refund.