Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen, Grass
Types
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Otatea acuminata ssp. acuminata, Otatea acuminata ssp. aztecorum, Otatea acuminata 'Dwarf'
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Subtropical climates, tropical environments
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-12
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 9, 14, 15, 16, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Weeping
Flower Color
White, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
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Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Yellow green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long linear and narrow
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
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Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
Prune every year, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
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, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Aphids, Mealybugs
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Mealybugs
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
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Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
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
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
OTATEA acuminata
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Clumping Bamboo, Mexican Weeping Bamboo
In Hindi
sasanqua
मैक्सिकन बांस
In German
sasanqua
Mexican Bambus
In French
sasanqua
Bamboo mexicaine
In Spanish
sasanqua
bambú mexicana
In Greek
sasanqua
Μεξικού μπαμπού
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Bamboo Mexican
In Polish
Sasankya
Mexican Bamboo
In Latin
Sasankya
Mexicanus Bamboo
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Mexican Bamboo
Season and care of Sasanqua and Mexican Bamboo is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Mexican Bamboo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Mexican Bamboo season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Mexican Bamboo is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Mexican Bamboo is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Mexican Bamboo Physical Information
Sasanqua and Mexican Bamboo physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Mexican Bamboo height is 240.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Mexican Bamboo are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Mexican Bamboo flower color:
- Mexican Bamboo leaf color: Green and Yellow green
Care of Sasanqua and Mexican Bamboo
Care of Sasanqua and Mexican Bamboo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Mexican Bamboo pruning is done Prune every year, Prune to control growth and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Mexican Bamboo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.