Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
Latin America and the Caribbean
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Humid climates, Warmer regions
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
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Thicket/Colonizing
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Red, Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
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
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
From Rhizomes, Micropropagation
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs
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
Cut or pinch the stems, 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 two months
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Hummingbirds, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Healing
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Root, Seeds
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
Florist trade and landscaping
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
HELICONIA psittacorum 'Lady Di'
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Heliconia, Lady Di Heliconia, Parakeet Flower
In Hindi
sasanqua
Heliconia
In German
sasanqua
Heliconia
In French
sasanqua
Heliconia
In Spanish
sasanqua
Heliconia
In Greek
sasanqua
Heliconia
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Heliconia
In Polish
Sasankya
Heliconia
In Latin
Sasankya
Heliconia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Zingiberales
Family
Theaceae
Heliconiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Heliconia
Season and care of Sasanqua and Heliconia is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Heliconia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heliconia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Heliconia is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Heliconia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Heliconia Physical Information
Sasanqua and Heliconia physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Heliconia height is 60.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Heliconia are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Heliconia flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Orange and Orange Red
- Heliconia leaf color: Green
Care of Sasanqua and Heliconia
Care of Sasanqua and Heliconia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Heliconia pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Heliconia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.