Caffeine Plant Seeds - Herbal Plant

Caffeine Plant is a long-lived evergreen shrub cultivated for its young leaves, which naturally contain caffeine and are used to produce green, black, white, oolong, and specialty teas. Botanically known as Camellia sinensis, this attractive shrub is ideal for home tea gardens, edible landscapes, and container growing. Its glossy evergreen foliage, fragrant white flowers, and compact growth habit make it both a productive and ornamental addition to the garden.

Features

• Naturally caffeine-containing tea leaves
• Produces leaves for green, black, white, and oolong teas
• Evergreen ornamental tea shrub
• Ideal for home tea gardens and containers
• Fragrant white flowers during blooming season
• Long-lived and easy to maintain once established
• Suitable for edible and ornamental landscapes

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Camellia sinensis
• Common Name (US): Tea Plant, Caffeine Plant
• Seed Type / Variety: Beverage Crop Shrub
• Growth Habit: Evergreen woody shrub
• USDA Zones: 7-9
• Planting Season: Spring or Early Summer
• Growing Season: Year-round (in suitable climates)
• Sowing Season: March-June
• Sowing Season With Specific Months: March, April, May, June
• Germination Time and Conditions: 30-90 days; warm, moist, well-drained acidic soil
• Sunlight Requirements: Partial Shade to Full Sun (prefers filtered light)
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, organic-rich, well-drained soil (pH 4.5-6.0)
• Watering Needs: Moderate; maintain consistently moist soil without waterlogging
• Mature Plant Size: 3-6 feet tall and 3-5 feet wide (can be pruned smaller)
• Plant Spacing: 3-5 feet apart