Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus, Spurge
Shrub
Habitat
Desert, Semi arid regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Sunset Zone
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
-
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Green
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Needle like
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
-
Well drained
Bloom Time
-
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
-
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
-
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Insects
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Informal Hedge, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food
For making oil, Medicinal oil, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Used as an insecticide, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
-
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PACHYCEREUS weberi
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
candelabro
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
candelabro
sasanqua
In German
candelabro
sasanqua
In French
candelabro
sasanqua
In Spanish
candelabro
sasanqua
In Greek
candelabro
sasanqua
In Portuguese
candelabro
Sasankya
In Polish
candelabro
Sasankya
In Latin
candelabro
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Theales
Family
Cactaceae
Theaceae
Genus
Browningia
Camellia
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Candelabro and Sasanqua
Season and care of Candelabro and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Candelabro and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Candelabro season is and Sasanqua season is . The type of soil for Candelabro is and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Candelabro is and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Candelabro and Sasanqua Physical Information
Candelabro and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Candelabro height is 200.00 cm and width 6.50 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Candelabro and Sasanqua are as follows:
Care of Candelabro and Sasanqua
Care of Candelabro and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Candelabro pruning is done Prune ocassionally, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Candelabro needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.