Sasanqua

Candelilla

About Sasanqua and Candelilla

Sasanqua

Candelilla

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

Japan

Texas, Mexico

Types

Number of Varieties

15-

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-910-13

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-9

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

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Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm45.70 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm90.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

White, Light Pink

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Pink

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Gray Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Very Slow

Type of Soil

Loam

Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Early Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Dry Conditions

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Pests and diseases free

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Dry Conditions

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Borders, Slopes hedging

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Making cosmetics, Moisturizing

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Eczema

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

wax

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

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

EUPHORBIA antisyphilitica

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

wax plant

In Hindi

sasanqua

Candelilla

In German

sasanqua

candelilla

In French

sasanqua

candelilla

In Spanish

sasanqua

candelilla

In Greek

sasanqua

candelilla

In Portuguese

Sasankya

candelilla

In Polish

Sasankya

candelilla

In Latin

Sasankya

candelilla

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Euphorbiales

Family

Theaceae

Euphorbiaceae

Genus

Camellia

Euphorbia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

250-

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Candelilla

Wondering what are the properties of Sasanqua and Candelilla? We provide you with everything About Sasanqua and Candelilla. Sasanqua doesn't have thorns and Candelilla doesn't have thorns. Also Sasanqua does not have fragrant flowers. Sasanqua has allergic reactions like and Candelilla has allergic reactions like . 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 Sasanqua and Candelilla and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Candelilla

Season and care of Sasanqua and Candelilla is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Candelilla Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelilla season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Candelilla is Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Candelilla is Neutral, Alkaline.

Sasanqua and Candelilla Physical Information

Sasanqua and Candelilla physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Candelilla height is 45.70 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Candelilla are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Candelilla flower color: White and Light Pink
Candelilla leaf color: Gray Green

Care of Sasanqua and Candelilla

Care of Sasanqua and Candelilla include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Candelilla pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Candelilla needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.