Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Central America, South America, Brazil
Types
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cleistocactus strausii, cleistocactus winteri, cleistocactus samaipatanus
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
12-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Red, Orange, Salmon
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Succulent
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, 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 Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Reduce watering in winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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
Fertilize the soil before planting, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Bacterial Stem Rot, fungus, Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes, Wild gardens
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Whole plant
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
Florist trade and landscaping, Used as Ornamental plant
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, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
CLEISTOCACTUS
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Cleistocactus
In Hindi
sasanqua
Cleistocactus
In German
sasanqua
Cleistocactus
In French
sasanqua
Cleistocactus
In Spanish
sasanqua
Cleistocactus
In Greek
sasanqua
Cleistocactus
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Cleistocactus
In Polish
Sasankya
Kleistokaktus
In Latin
Sasankya
Cleistocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Caryophyllales
Family
Theaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Camellia
Cleistocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Cleistocactus
Season and care of Sasanqua and Cleistocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Cleistocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cleistocactus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Cleistocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Cleistocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Cleistocactus Physical Information
Sasanqua and Cleistocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cleistocactus height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Cleistocactus are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Cleistocactus flower color: Red, Orange and Salmon
- Cleistocactus leaf color:
Care of Sasanqua and Cleistocactus
Care of Sasanqua and Cleistocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cleistocactus 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 Cleistocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.