Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Eastern Africa, Southern Africa
Types
-
Epigeal, Hypogeal
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Coastal sand dunes, Wild
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Red, Green, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
reseeds, root cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Formal Garden, Hanging Basket
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
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Beans
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
Basketary, Edible seed
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, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
COTYLEDON
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Pig's ear, Dog's ear
In Hindi
sasanqua
बीजपत्र
In German
sasanqua
Cotyledon
In French
sasanqua
Cotyledon
In Spanish
sasanqua
Cotyledon
In Greek
sasanqua
κοτυληδών kotylēdōn
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Cotyledon
In Polish
Sasankya
Liścień
In Latin
Sasankya
Cotyledon
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Crassulaceae
Genus
Camellia
Cotyledon L.
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Rosids
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Cotyledon
Season and care of Sasanqua and Cotyledon is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Cotyledon Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Cotyledon season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Cotyledon is Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Cotyledon is Neutral.
Sasanqua and Cotyledon Physical Information
Sasanqua and Cotyledon physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Cotyledon height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Cotyledon are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Cotyledon flower color: Yellow, Red, Green and Orange
- Cotyledon leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Sasanqua and Cotyledon
Care of Sasanqua and Cotyledon include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Cotyledon 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 Cotyledon needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.