Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Japan
Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, United Kingdom
Types
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M. v. brevipetala
M. v. collina
M. v. frozen
M. v. grandiflora
M. v. paui
M. v. verna
M. v. japonica
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
gardens, Grassland, Prairies, Suburban areas, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
4-7
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Mat-forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
-
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
Light Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer
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
Clay, 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
Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
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
Fungal Diseases
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Burns, Thyroid problems, tuberculosis
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
Culinary use, Used As Food
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
Alpine, Container, Edging, Groundcover, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
MINUARTIA verna
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Irish Moss
In Hindi
sasanqua
आयरिश काई
In German
sasanqua
Irish Moss
In French
sasanqua
Irish Moss
In Spanish
sasanqua
musgo de irlanda
In Greek
sasanqua
Irish Moss
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Moss irlandês
In Polish
Sasankya
mech irlandzki
In Latin
Sasankya
Irish Moss
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Order
Theales
Caryophyllales
Family
Theaceae
Caryophyllaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Irish Moss
Season and care of Sasanqua and Irish Moss is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Irish Moss Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Irish Moss season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Irish Moss is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Irish Moss is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Irish Moss Physical Information
Sasanqua and Irish Moss physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Irish Moss height is 7.60 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Irish Moss are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Irish Moss flower color: White
- Irish Moss leaf color: Green
Care of Sasanqua and Irish Moss
Care of Sasanqua and Irish Moss include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Irish Moss pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Irish Moss needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.