As in most of the early villages along the Skagit river, one of the first priorities was to clear the forest land to provide space for a townsite and residential area. This photo of the Hamilton Logging Co. shows a crew in action.
Because of aridity and scarcity of rain Arabian Gulf is considered to be poor as far as natural plants are concerned. Natural vegetation in the Arabian Gulf region have deep roots or thorn-like small leaves, hence they endure aridity and overcome its impact.
Joe Lamp'l says. I think your camellia would be happier in the ground if you can do that. Amend the soil with more peat to acidify the planting area. Other possible ways to promote the health of your plant if you want to keep it in the container is to keep if fertilized periodically.