Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central America, South America, Brazil
Japan
Types
cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
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Habitat
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Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
12-15
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
Red, Orange, Salmon
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
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Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
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Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Succulent
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Reduce watering in winter
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
CLEISTOCACTUS
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Cleistocactus
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Cleistocactus
sasanqua
In German
Cleistocactus
sasanqua
In French
Cleistocactus
sasanqua
In Spanish
Cleistocactus
sasanqua
In Greek
Cleistocactus
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Cleistocactus
Sasankya
In Polish
Kleistokaktus
Sasankya
In Latin
Cleistocactus
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Theales
Family
Cactaceae
Theaceae
Genus
Cleistocactus
Camellia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Cleistocactus and Sasanqua
Season and care of Cleistocactus and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Cleistocactus and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Cleistocactus and Sasanqua Physical Information
Cleistocactus and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Cleistocactus and Sasanqua are as follows:
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
Cleistocactus leaf color:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Cleistocactus and Sasanqua
Care of Cleistocactus and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Cleistocactus pruning is done 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 Cleistocactus 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.