Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Shrub
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
Japan
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
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
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
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
Bulb fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Leucojum
sasanqua
In German
Leucojum
sasanqua
In French
Leucojum
sasanqua
In Spanish
Leucojum
sasanqua
In Greek
Leucojum
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Sasankya
In Polish
Leucojum
Sasankya
In Latin
Leucojum
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Leucojum and Sasanqua
Season and care of Leucojum and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Leucojum and Sasanqua Physical Information
Leucojum and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Leucojum and Sasanqua are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Leucojum and Sasanqua
Care of Leucojum and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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.
