Sasanqua

Crossandra

About Sasanqua and Crossandra

Sasanqua

Crossandra

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

Japan

Southeastern Asia, India

Types

Orange, Dark Red (Ratan aboli), Yellow, Delhi Crossandra , Arka Ambara, Arka Kanaka (IIHR varieties)

Number of Varieties

156

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Urban areas, Wild

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-910-15

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

10-9

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, H2, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm40.60 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm25.40 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Orange, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Black, 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

Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Average

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Balanced liquid fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Agroforestry

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Antibacterial, Aphrodisiac, Bronchitis, Cough, Liver problems, Menstrual Disorders

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

Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Cutflower, Hedges, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

CROSSANDRA infundibuliformis

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Crossandra, firecracker flower

In Hindi

sasanqua

Crossandra

In German

sasanqua

Crossandra

In French

sasanqua

Crossandra

In Spanish

sasanqua

Crossandra

In Greek

sasanqua

Crossandra

In Portuguese

Sasankya

Crossandra

In Polish

Sasankya

Crossandra

In Latin

Sasankya

Crossandra

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Scrophulariales

Family

Theaceae

Acanthaceae

Genus

Camellia

Crossandra

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

25052

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Properties of Sasanqua and Crossandra

Wondering what are the properties of Sasanqua and Crossandra? We provide you with everything About Sasanqua and Crossandra. Sasanqua doesn't have thorns and Crossandra doesn't have thorns. Also Sasanqua does not have fragrant flowers. Sasanqua has allergic reactions like and Crossandra has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sasanqua and Crossandra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Crossandra

Season and care of Sasanqua and Crossandra is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Crossandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crossandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Crossandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Crossandra is Acidic, Neutral.

Sasanqua and Crossandra Physical Information

Sasanqua and Crossandra physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Crossandra height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Crossandra are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Crossandra flower color: Orange and Orange Red
Crossandra leaf color: Green and Dark Green

Care of Sasanqua and Crossandra

Care of Sasanqua and Crossandra include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Crossandra pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crossandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.