Camellia japonica, the common camellia, is the most popular species. They bloom when few other plants do--in late fall, winter and early spring. The blooms are among the most perfectly formed of any in the world.

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They provide the best blooms for cut-flower use since they are known for their formality, diversity and lasting qualities. Camellia diseases include die back (causing stem cankers and the death of branches), petal blight (affecting the flowers), and occasionally root rot problems. A common occurrence in shade is algal leaf spot; a scruffy substance on the upper surface of the leaves that is unsightly but not harmful to the plant. CAMELLIA (Camellia japonica) COLEUS (Coleus) CORN PLANT (Dracaena fragrans) CREEPING CHARLIE (Pilea nummulariifolia) - Not to be confused with Glecoma heteracea which IS toxic and also called "creeping charlie".

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CROTON (Codiaeum sp.) DRACAENA (Dracaena) EMERALD RIPPLE (Peperomia caperata) EUGENIA (Peperomia caperata) FUSCHIA (Fuschia) Azalea Cacti and succulents *@ (during winter rest periods only) Camellia Cast-iron plant * Chrysanthemum Citrus (grapefruit, lemon, orange) Creeping fig Daffodil, narcissus Easter lily * Euonymus japonica (spindle tree) Ivy * Hyacinth Hydrangea Japanese aralia Jasmine Jerusalem cherry Miniature rose Mock orange Norfolk Island pine Persian violet Primrose Tulip Tree Ivy Wandering Jew White ...