Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
United States, Mexico
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Deciduous forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vine/Liana
Flower Color
White, Gold
Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Root Division, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, High phosphorus
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Blight, Leaf curl
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Flea beetles, Insects
Allergy
Not Available
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Decorating walls, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Acne, Anti-ageing, Good Cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Leaves, Vines
Other Uses
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
Basketary, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Edible, Vegetable
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Parthenocissus tricuspidata
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Boston Ivy, Japanese creeper, Grape ivy, Japanese ivy, Woodbine
In Hindi
sasanqua
Boston Ivy
In German
sasanqua
Dreispitzige Jungfernrebe, Wilder Wein
In French
sasanqua
Winobluszcz trójklapowy
In Spanish
sasanqua
Boston Ivy
In Greek
sasanqua
Boston Ivy
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Boston Ivy
In Polish
Sasankya
Boston Ivy
In Latin
Sasankya
Boston Ivy
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Genus
Camellia
Parthenocissus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Boston Ivy
Season and care of Sasanqua and Boston Ivy is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Boston Ivy Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boston Ivy season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Boston Ivy is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Boston Ivy is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Boston Ivy Physical Information
Sasanqua and Boston Ivy physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Boston Ivy height is 10.00 cm and width 15.20 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Boston Ivy are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Boston Ivy flower color: Ivory
- Boston Ivy leaf color: Green, Dark Green, Sandy Brown and Burgundy
Care of Sasanqua and Boston Ivy
Care of Sasanqua and Boston Ivy include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Boston Ivy pruning is done Cut off the flower stalks at the base of the plant and Prune after flowering. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boston Ivy needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.