Sasanqua

Desert Willow

About Sasanqua and Desert Willow

Sasanqua

Desert Willow

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

Japan

Southwestern United States, Mexico

Types

Chilopsis linearis

Number of Varieties

1512

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Desert, Dry areas, Semi desert

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-97-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-5

Sunset Zone

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

3b, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm180.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm180.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

White, Yellow, Purple, Pink, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Multi-Color

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Orange

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Linear

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought, Heat Tolerance

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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 every 2-3 weeks while growing

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Insects, 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

✔ ✘

Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Air purification, Food for insects

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Anti-fungal, Cough, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, Leaves, Stem

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

Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, 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, Feature Plant, Mixed Border

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

CHILOPSIS linearis

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Desert Willow

In Hindi

sasanqua

रेगिस्तान विलो

In German

sasanqua

Wüsten Weide

In French

sasanqua

desert Willow

In Spanish

sasanqua

Desert Willow

In Greek

sasanqua

έρημο Willow

In Portuguese

Sasankya

Willow deserto

In Polish

Sasankya

desert Willow

In Latin

Sasankya

desert Willow

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Lamiales

Family

Theaceae

Bignoniaceae

Genus

Camellia

Chilopsis

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Tecomeae

Subfamily

Number of Species

25070

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Desert Willow

Wondering what are the properties of Sasanqua and Desert Willow? We provide you with everything About Sasanqua and Desert Willow. Sasanqua doesn't have thorns and Desert Willow doesn't have thorns. Also Sasanqua does not have fragrant flowers. Sasanqua has allergic reactions like and Desert Willow 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 Desert Willow and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Desert Willow

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

Sasanqua and Desert Willow Physical Information

Sasanqua and Desert Willow physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Desert Willow height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Desert Willow are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Desert Willow flower color: White, Yellow, Purple, Pink and Lavender
Desert Willow leaf color: Green

Care of Sasanqua and Desert Willow

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