Sasanqua

Carissa

About Sasanqua and Carissa

Sasanqua

Carissa

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Origin

Japan

Southern Africa

Types

Carissa bispinosa, Carissa carandas

Number of Varieties

1520

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Coastal Regions, Tropical regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-99-11

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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

H2, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Cushion/Mound-forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm90.00 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm60.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

White

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Light Red

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

Elliptic and Ovate

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

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Shade areas

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water daily during growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry

In Summer

Lots of watering

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

Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts

Fertilizers

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

fertilize in growing season, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Insects, Red blotch, Scale, Spider mites, Thripes, Whiteflies

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Shade areas

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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

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

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bonsai, Cottage Garden, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

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

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Edging, Edible, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

CARISSA macrocarpa

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Carissia

In Hindi

sasanqua

Carissa

In German

sasanqua

carissa

In French

sasanqua

carissa

In Spanish

sasanqua

carissa

In Greek

sasanqua

carissa

In Portuguese

Sasankya

carissa

In Polish

Sasankya

carissa

In Latin

Sasankya

carissa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Gentianales

Family

Theaceae

Apocynaceae

Genus

Camellia

Carissa

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Carisseae

Subfamily

Rauvolfioideae

Number of Species

250100

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Carissa

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

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Carissa

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

Sasanqua and Carissa Physical Information

Sasanqua and Carissa physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Carissa height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Carissa are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Carissa flower color: White
Carissa leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Sasanqua and Carissa

Care of Sasanqua and Carissa include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Carissa pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Carissa needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.