Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Shrub
Types
Lobelia aberdarica, Lobelia leschenaultiana, Lobelia canbyi
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Habitat
Open areas, River side, Woods
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Blue, Red, Violet, White
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Well drained
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Fall, Early Summer, Late Summer, Mid fall, Mid Spring
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
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Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Form a Soil ring to water efficiently, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water twice a day in the initial period
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Well drained
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
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
Botrytis Blight, Crown rot, Pythium rot, Stem spot
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Allergy
coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting, weakness
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
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
Asthma, Bronchitis, Croup
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Bog Garden, Edging, Foundation, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Lobelia laxiflora
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Lobelia
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Lobelia
sasanqua
In German
Lobelie
sasanqua
In French
Lobelia
sasanqua
In Spanish
Lobelia
sasanqua
In Greek
λοβηλία
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Lobélia
Sasankya
In Polish
Lobelia
Sasankya
In Latin
Lobelia
Sasankya
Phylum
Anthophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Dicotyledonae
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Lobelia and Sasanqua
Wondering what are the properties of Lobelia and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About Lobelia and Sasanqua. Lobelia doesn't have thorns and Sasanqua doesn't have thorns. Also Lobelia does not have fragrant flowers. Lobelia has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness and Sasanqua has allergic reactions like coma, convulsions, Diarrhea, exhaustion, Nausea, salivation, Vomiting and weakness. 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 Lobelia and Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Lobelia and Sasanqua
Season and care of Lobelia and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Lobelia and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Lobelia season is Fall and Summer and Sasanqua season is Fall and Summer. The type of soil for Lobelia is Well drained and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Lobelia is Acidic and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Lobelia and Sasanqua Physical Information
Lobelia and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Lobelia height is 0.54 cm and width 0.38 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Lobelia and Sasanqua are as follows:
Lobelia flower color: Blue, Red, Violet and White
Lobelia leaf color: Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Lobelia and Sasanqua
Care of Lobelia and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Lobelia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune after flowering, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Lobelia 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.