Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Texas, Mexico
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Semi desert, shade of desert, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-13
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
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
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Slow
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep the Soil well drained, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Borders, Slopes hedging
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Making cosmetics, Moisturizing
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
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
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Euphorbiales
Family
Theaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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.