Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
South America
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Coastal Regions, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark 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
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
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, Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider mites, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Deer resistant, Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
-
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Sore throat, Uterine Displacement
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Whole plant
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, Making Perfumes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
HELIOTROPIUM arborescens
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Heliotrope, Common Heliotrope, Garden Heliotrope
In Hindi
sasanqua
हेलीओट्रोप
In German
sasanqua
Heliotrop
In French
sasanqua
héliotrope
In Spanish
sasanqua
heliotropo
In Greek
sasanqua
ηλιοτρόπιο
In Portuguese
Sasankya
heliotrópio
In Polish
Sasankya
heliotrop
In Latin
Sasankya
Heliotrope
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Boraginaceae
Genus
Camellia
Heliotropium
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
-
Heliotropioideae
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Heliotrope
Season and care of Sasanqua and Heliotrope is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Heliotrope Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Heliotrope season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Heliotrope is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Heliotrope is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Heliotrope Physical Information
Sasanqua and Heliotrope physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Heliotrope height is 66.00 cm and width 61.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Heliotrope are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Heliotrope flower color: White and Ivory
- Heliotrope leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Heliotrope
Care of Sasanqua and Heliotrope include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.