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The SAFLAX Teepflanze (Camellia sinensis) gift set is designed for gardening enthusiasts and tea lovers who want to experience the rewarding process of growing their own tea leaves at home. This complete kit provides everything required to germinate and maintain the plant, offering the unique benefit of producing your own black or green tea foliage. While the plant is an attractive evergreen for indoor or balcony display, it requires consistent attention to specific soil and water pH levels to thrive, which may be challenging for novice gardeners.
| Model Part Number | 42365 |
|---|---|
| Brand | SAFLAX |
It is best suited for container culture. You can keep it on a balcony in summer, but it must be brought inside when temperatures drop below 10°C.
Patience is required; the plant must be well-established and mature before you can harvest enough leaves to process into tea.
The provided substrate is perfect for the initial stage, but you will eventually need to repot the plant into a larger container with fresh rhododendron-friendly soil.
It prefers a bright location but thrives best in semi-shaded light rather than harsh, direct midday sun.
Camellia sinensis is a calcifuge plant, meaning it cannot tolerate high calcium levels in the water, which will eventually damage the root system.
This is likely caused by hard, lime-heavy water. Switch to lime-free or rainwater immediately.
Ensure the substrate is kept consistently warm and check that the room temperature does not fluctuate wildly.
Increase the amount of indirect sunlight and perform a light prune to stimulate new growth at the nodes.
To begin your setup, use the provided substrate to plant the seeds in a warm, bright indoor location. Ensure the soil remains consistently moist but never waterlogged.
Key Care Requirements:
