Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Eastern Asia
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
Not Available
Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
gardens, Roadsides, Urban areas, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Height
Not Available
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red
Blue, Purple, Dark Blue, Blue Violet, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Green, Orange, Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Fungal Diseases, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
No Medicinal Use
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Sometimes
Sometimes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
RHAPHIOLEPIS
Common Name
Sakaki
Indian hawthorn
In Hindi
Sakaki
भारतीय नागफनी
In German
Sperrstrauch
indische Hawthorn
In French
Sakaki
Indian Hawthorn
In Spanish
Sakaki
Indian Hawthorn
In Greek
Sakaki
Ινδικό Hawthorn
In Portuguese
Sakaki
indiana Hawthorn
In Polish
Sakaki
Indyjski Hawthorn
In Latin
Sakaki
Latin Hawthorn
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Cleyera
Rhaphiolepis
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Maleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Amygdaloideae
Season and Care of Sakaki and Indian Hawthorn
Season and care of Sakaki and Indian Hawthorn is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Indian Hawthorn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Hawthorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Indian Hawthorn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Indian Hawthorn is Acidic, Neutral.
Sakaki and Indian Hawthorn Physical Information
Sakaki and Indian Hawthorn physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Indian Hawthorn height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Sakaki and Indian Hawthorn are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Indian Hawthorn flower color: White, Red and Pink
- Indian Hawthorn leaf color: Green, Orange, Dark Green and Bronze
Care of Sakaki and Indian Hawthorn
Care of Sakaki and Indian Hawthorn include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Indian Hawthorn pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Requires very little pruning and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Sakaki needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Hawthorn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.