Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Eastern Africa, Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia, Australia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Saline Soils, Sandy areas
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Yellow, Gold, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Light Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
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
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Remove damaged 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
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Root rot, Snails
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought and Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Throat itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Making cosmetics, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Absorbs greenhouse gases, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Acne, Aging, Hair Loss
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Fruits, 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
Making Shampoo, Showy Purposes, Used as Biofuel, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Edible, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
CORDIA subcordata
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Beach Cordia, Island Walnut, Kou, Sea Trumpet
In Hindi
sasanqua
Cordia subcordata
In German
sasanqua
Cordia subcordata
In French
sasanqua
Cordia subcordata
In Spanish
sasanqua
Cordia subcordata
In Greek
sasanqua
Cordia subcordata
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Cordia subcordata
In Polish
Sasankya
Cordia subcordata
In Latin
Sasankya
Cordia subcordata
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Boraginaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Kou
Season and care of Sasanqua and Kou is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Kou Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kou season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Kou is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Kou is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Kou Physical Information
Sasanqua and Kou physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Kou height is 760.00 cm and width 670.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Kou are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Kou flower color: White, Yellow, Gold and Orange Red
- Kou leaf color: Green
Care of Sasanqua and Kou
Care of Sasanqua and Kou include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Kou pruning is done Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness and Remove damaged leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kou needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.