Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Caribbean, Central America
Japan
Habitat
tropical environments, Tropical regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
7-9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Ivory
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Black
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, No fertilizers needed
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Ganoderma root rot, Leafhoppers
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Dry Conditions, Heat Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Buds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Shade Trees
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SABAL yapa
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Huano, Thatch Palm
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Portuguese
Huan
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Arecaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Huano and Sasanqua
Season and care of Huano and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Huano and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Huano season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Huano is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Huano is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Huano and Sasanqua Physical Information
Huano and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Huano height is 550.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Huano and Sasanqua are as follows:
Huano flower color: Ivory
Huano leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Huano and Sasanqua
Care of Huano and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Huano 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 Huano 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.