Sasanqua

Cape Jasmine

About Sasanqua and Cape Jasmine

Sasanqua

Cape Jasmine

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Japan

Eastern Asia

Types

G. 'Radicans', G. 'Aimee',G. 'Golden Magic'

Number of Varieties

1510

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-97-10

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Oval/Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm105.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm135.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

White, Ivory

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Orange Red, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Lance shaped

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Cuttings, Tip cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Keep the Soil well drained, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather

In Summer

Lots of watering

Average Water

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial 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

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Double

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Hay fever, Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Informal Hedge, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

chest congestion, cholesterol-lowering, Detoxification

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, Fruits

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

Cake, Can be boiled and seasoned, pickled, Jam, Used as preservative

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

Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

GARDENIA jasminoides 'Frostproof'

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Cape Jasmine, Frostproof Gardenia, Gardenia

In Hindi

sasanqua

Gardenia jasminoides

In German

sasanqua

Gardenie

In French

sasanqua

Cape Jasmine

In Spanish

sasanqua

Gardenia jasminoides

In Greek

sasanqua

Cape Jasmine

In Portuguese

Sasankya

Gardenia jasminoides

In Polish

Sasankya

Gardenia jaśminowata

In Latin

Sasankya

Gardenia mucronata

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Gentianales

Family

Theaceae

Rubiaceae

Genus

Camellia

Gardenia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

250200

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Cape Jasmine

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

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Cape Jasmine

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

Sasanqua and Cape Jasmine Physical Information

Sasanqua and Cape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cape Jasmine height is 105.00 cm and width 135.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Cape Jasmine are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Cape Jasmine flower color: White and Ivory
Cape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Sasanqua and Cape Jasmine

Care of Sasanqua and Cape Jasmine include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cape Jasmine 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 Cape Jasmine needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.