Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Mediterranean, Southeastern Asia, Western Asia
Types
-
Celeste, Malta, Sugar
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Dry areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
6-10
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Green
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Green, Purple, Dark Green, Bronze, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds
Allergy
-
Poisonous when unripe
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
-
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Cancer, Demulcent, Digestive, Emollient, Galactogogue
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
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
Garland
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
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
FICUS carica 'Celeste'
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Celeste Fig, Fig
In German
sasanqua
Echte Feige
In French
sasanqua
Ficus carica
In Spanish
sasanqua
Ficus carica
In Greek
sasanqua
Celeste Fig
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Figueira-comum
In Polish
Sasankya
Figowiec pospolity
In Latin
Sasankya
Ficus carica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Celeste Fig
Season and care of Sasanqua and Celeste Fig is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Celeste Fig Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Celeste Fig season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Celeste Fig is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Celeste Fig is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Celeste Fig Physical Information
Sasanqua and Celeste Fig physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Celeste Fig height is 300.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Celeste Fig are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Celeste Fig flower color: Green
- Celeste Fig leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Celeste Fig
Care of Sasanqua and Celeste Fig include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Celeste Fig 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 Celeste Fig needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.