Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Origin
Eastern Asia, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, China
Japan
Types
Taonabo japonica, Cleyera ochnacea
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Habitat
secondary forest, Temperate Regions
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
7-9
Sunset Zone
21,22
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Red
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Red, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red, Dark Green, Bronze
Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, occasional watering once established
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead branches
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leaf rust, Phytophthora Root Rot, Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Humidity, Soil Compaction
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Ants, Fruit Bats, Snails, Squirrels
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Asthma, Nausea, Pollen, sneezing
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Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Provides herbal hair care, Remove blemishes
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent, Shadow Tree
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Acne, Arthritis, Eczema, Oedema
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Application in Furniture, Application in Handicrafts, Showy Purposes, Traditional medicine
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
Sometimes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
TERNSTROEMIA gymnanthera
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Sakaki
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In German
Sperrstrauch
sasanqua
In French
Sakaki
sasanqua
In Spanish
Sakaki
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Sakaki
Sasankya
In Polish
Sakaki
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sakaki and Sasanqua
Season and care of Sakaki and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Sakaki and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sakaki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sakaki is Clay, Loam and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Sakaki is Acidic, Neutral and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Sakaki and Sasanqua Physical Information
Sakaki and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Sakaki height is 240.00 cm and width 150.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Sakaki and Sasanqua are as follows:
Sakaki flower color: White and Yellow
Sakaki leaf color: Red and Bronze
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sakaki and Sasanqua
Care of Sakaki and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sakaki pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead branches and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sakaki 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.