Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Southeastern Asia, Melanesia, Micronesia, Polynesia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Light Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Maple shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Wet Site, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Less Watering
In Winter
Average Water
Less Watering
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
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
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Aphids, Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
For treating wrinkles, Moisturizing, used as a dye
Edible Uses
Yes
Sometimes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Cramps, Dermatitis
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Bark, 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
Can be made into a herbal tea, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Sauces, Used as firewood
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
Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
ALEURITES moluccanus
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Candleberry, Candlenut, Kukui
In Hindi
sasanqua
Aleurites moluccanus
In German
sasanqua
Lichtnussbaum
In French
sasanqua
Aleurites moluccana
In Spanish
sasanqua
Aleurites moluccanus
In Greek
sasanqua
Aleurites moluccanus
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Polish
Sasankya
Nogueira-de-iguape
In Latin
Sasankya
Aleurites moluccanus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Angiosperms
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Theales
Euphorbiales
Family
Theaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Kukui
Season and care of Sasanqua and Kukui is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Kukui Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kukui season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Kukui is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Kukui is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Kukui Physical Information
Sasanqua and Kukui physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Kukui height is 1,370.00 cm and width 1,520.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Kukui are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Kukui flower color: White
- Kukui leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Gray
Care of Sasanqua and Kukui
Care of Sasanqua and Kukui include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Kukui 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 Kukui needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Less Watering.