Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southeastern United States, Latin America and the Caribbean
Types
Not available
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
By seashore, Caribbean, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-14
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Black, Red, Violet
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Red, Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Salt
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
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Never Over-water, 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches, Remove damaged 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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Birds
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Gallbladder Diseases, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits, Leaves
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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Decoration Purposes, Economic Purpose, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Showy Purposes, Used as a dye, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Foundation, Fruit, Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
CHRYSOBALANUS icaco
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Paradise Plum
In Hindi
sasanqua
कोको बेर
In German
sasanqua
coco Plum
In French
sasanqua
Coco Plum
In Spanish
sasanqua
Coco Plum
In Greek
sasanqua
Coco δαμάσκηνο
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Coco Plum
In Polish
Sasankya
coco plum
In Latin
Sasankya
coco plum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Malpighiales
Family
Theaceae
Chrysobalanaceae
Genus
Camellia
Chrysobalanus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Coco Plum
Season and care of Sasanqua and Coco Plum is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Coco Plum Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Coco Plum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Coco Plum is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Coco Plum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Coco Plum Physical Information
Sasanqua and Coco Plum physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Coco Plum height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Coco Plum are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Coco Plum flower color: White
- Coco Plum leaf color: Red and Green
Care of Sasanqua and Coco Plum
Care of Sasanqua and Coco Plum include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Coco Plum pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove branches and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Coco Plum needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.