Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Aquatics
  
Shrub
  
Origin
Australia
  
Japan
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not available
  
Habitat
along watercourse, Banks, Lake Sides, Near ponds
  
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-11
  
7-9
  
AHS Heat Zone
12-6
  
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
Spreading
  
Upright/Erect
  
Plant Size
  
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Not Available
  
White, Gold
  
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Black, Brown
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Dark Red
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Dark Red
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Dark Red
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Gray Green, Dark Red
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Round
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Slow
  
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Drainage
Poorly Drained
  
Well drained
  
Bloom Time
Not Available
  
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
  
Repeat Bloomer
No
  
No
  
Tolerances
Wet Site
  
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
  
Where to Plant?
In Water
  
Ground, Pot
  
How to Plant?
Spores
  
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Keep immersed in water
  
Needs less watering
  
In Summer
Lots of watering
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Moderate
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Average Water
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral
  
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
  
Loam
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly 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
  
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Not Available
  
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
  
Plant Tolerance
Drought
  
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
  
Flowers
None
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Medium
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Matte
  
Glossy
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
No
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Frogs
  
Hummingbirds, Not Available
  
Allergy
Not Applicable
  
Not Available
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification
  
Air purification
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
  
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
  
Part of Plant Used
Seeds, Spores
  
Leaves, Seeds
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Starch
  
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, Water Gardens
  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
  
Botanical Name
MARSILEA mutica
  
CAMELLIA sasanqua
  
Common Name
Banded Nardoo, Banded Water Clover, Pepperwort
  
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
  
In Hindi
Pepperwort
  
sasanqua
  
In German
Pepperwort
  
sasanqua
  
In French
Pepperwort
  
sasanqua
  
In Spanish
Pepperwort
  
sasanqua
  
In Greek
Pepperwort
  
sasanqua
  
In Portuguese
Pepperwort
  
Sasankya
  
In Polish
Pepperwort
  
Sasankya
  
In Latin
Pepperwort
  
Sasankya
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Charophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Equisetopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
NA
  
Theales
  
Family
Marsileaceae
  
Theaceae
  
Genus
Marsilea
  
Camellia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Tribe
Lapidieae
  
Not Available
  
Subfamily
NA
  
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Pepperwort and Sasanqua
Season and care of Pepperwort and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Pepperwort and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Pepperwort season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Pepperwort is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Pepperwort is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Pepperwort and Sasanqua Physical Information
Pepperwort and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Pepperwort height is 250.00 cm and width 610.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Pepperwort and Sasanqua are as follows:
Pepperwort flower color: Not Available
Pepperwort leaf color: Light Green and Dark Red
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Pepperwort and Sasanqua
Care of Pepperwort and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Pepperwort 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 Pepperwort 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.