Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
North America, Europe, Asia
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Andromeda polifolia var. polifolia, Andromeda polifolia var. glaucophylla
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Bog Garden, Fens, Swamps
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
2-6
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Oval
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water, Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Not so frequently
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Prune for size control, Remove short twigs
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
No serious insect or disease problems
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Not Available
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
pollinators
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
As a tea substitute
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Bog Garden, Container, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
ANDROMEDA polifolia
Common Name
Sakaki
Bog Rosemary
In Hindi
Sakaki
Bog Rosemary
In German
Sperrstrauch
Rosmarinheide
In French
Sakaki
Andromeda polifolia
In Spanish
Sakaki
Andromeda polifolia
In Greek
Sakaki
Bog Rosemary
In Portuguese
Sakaki
Bog Rosemary
In Polish
Sakaki
Modrzewnica zwyczajna
In Latin
Sakaki
Bog Rosemary
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Ericaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Vaccinioideae
Properties of Sakaki and Bog Rosemary
Wondering what are the properties of Sakaki and Bog Rosemary? We provide you with everything About Sakaki and Bog Rosemary. Sakaki doesn't have thorns and Bog Rosemary doesn't have thorns. Also Sakaki does not have fragrant flowers. Sakaki has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen and sneezing and Bog Rosemary has allergic reactions like Asthma, Nausea, Pollen and sneezing. 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 Sakaki and Bog Rosemary and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Sakaki and Bog Rosemary
Season and care of Sakaki and Bog Rosemary is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Bog Rosemary Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Bog Rosemary season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Bog Rosemary is Loam while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Bog Rosemary is Acidic.
Sakaki and Bog Rosemary Physical Information
Sakaki and Bog Rosemary physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Bog Rosemary height is 33.00 cm and width 46.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Bog Rosemary are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Bog Rosemary flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Bog Rosemary leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Sakaki and Bog Rosemary
Care of Sakaki and Bog Rosemary include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Bog Rosemary pruning is done Prune for size control and Remove short twigs. In summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bog Rosemary needs Average Water, Ample Water and in winter, it needs Not so frequently.