Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Flowering Plants, Shrub
Origin
Japan
Corsica, Sardinia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Availble
Habit
Upright/Erect
Bushy, Evergreen
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Black, Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Moist but well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Moisture
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Ample Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Moist, Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, 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
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Healthy tree
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Moisture
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Acne, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, 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
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Myrtus communis
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Common Myrtle
In Hindi
sasanqua
Common myrtle
In French
sasanqua
Myrtus communis
In Spanish
sasanqua
Myrtus communis
In Greek
sasanqua
κοινή μυρτιά
In Portuguese
Sasankya
murta comum
In Polish
Sasankya
Mirt zwyczajny
In Latin
Sasankya
myrto Common
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Common Myrtle
Season and care of Sasanqua and Common Myrtle is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Common Myrtle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Common Myrtle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Common Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Common Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Common Myrtle Physical Information
Sasanqua and Common Myrtle physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Common Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Common Myrtle are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Common Myrtle flower color: White
- Common Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Common Myrtle
Care of Sasanqua and Common Myrtle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Common Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Common Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering.