Dwarf Nandina

Sasanqua

About Dwarf Nandina and Sasanqua

Dwarf Nandina

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Shrub

Origin

China, Japan

Japan

Types

Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Colerno' Dwarf Nandina 'Compacta' Dwarf Nandina 'Filamentosa' Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Harbor Belle' Heavenly Bamboo, Nandina 'Moon Bay'

Not available

Number of Varieties

30NA

0 40000

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Habitat

low mountains, Mountain tops, Mountains, Valley

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

6-117-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

Not Available

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Clump-Forming

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

30.00 cm240.00 cm

0.54 3900

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Minimum Width

60.00 cm240.00 cm

0.1 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Not Available

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Not Available

Fruit Color

Not Available

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Purple, Copper

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Purple

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Purple

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Red, Green, Purple

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Acuminate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Medium

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Not Available

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Do not water frequently, Needs less watering

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

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

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Not Available

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Not Available

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

✔ ✘

Fragrant Leaf

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

✔ ✘

Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

✔ ✘

Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Mealybugs, Whiteflies

Hummingbirds, Not Available

Allergy

Not Available

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Bonsai, Borders

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Not Available

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Antirheumatic, Antitussive, Astringent

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used for making informal hedge

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Edging, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

NANDINA domestica 'Nana Purpurea'

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

heavenly bamboo sacred bamboo nandina

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

Dwarf Nandina

sasanqua

In German

Dwarf Nandina

sasanqua

In French

Nandina Dwarf

sasanqua

In Spanish

Nandina enana

sasanqua

In Greek

Dwarf Nandina

sasanqua

In Portuguese

Nandina do anão

Sasankya

In Polish

Dwarf Nandina

Sasankya

In Latin

Dwarf Nandina

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Tracheophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Ranunculales

Theales

Family

Berberidaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Nandina

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Not Available

Subfamily

Not Available

Number of Species

NA250

1 27800

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Properties of Dwarf Nandina and Sasanqua

Wondering what are the properties of Dwarf Nandina and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About Dwarf Nandina and Sasanqua. Dwarf Nandina doesn't have thorns and Sasanqua doesn't have thorns. Also Dwarf Nandina does not have fragrant flowers. Dwarf Nandina has allergic reactions like Not Available and Sasanqua has allergic reactions like Not Available. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Dwarf Nandina and Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Dwarf Nandina and Sasanqua

Season and care of Dwarf Nandina and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Dwarf Nandina and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Dwarf Nandina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Dwarf Nandina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.

Dwarf Nandina and Sasanqua Physical Information

Dwarf Nandina and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Dwarf Nandina height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Dwarf Nandina and Sasanqua are as follows:

Dwarf Nandina flower color: Not Available
Dwarf Nandina leaf color: Green, Purple and Copper
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Dwarf Nandina and Sasanqua

Care of Dwarf Nandina and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Dwarf Nandina 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 Dwarf Nandina 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.