Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
Canary Islands
Types
-
phoenix canariensis hybrid, Phoenix rupicola
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
along watercourse, Fertile bottom land, Moist Soils, Volcanic Islands
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Yellow, Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Palmate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do Not over Water, Needs good drainage, Reduce watering in winter
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
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
Palmetto weevil
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Formal Garden, Used in parkland
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
Energy
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
Air freshner, Food for insects, Used As Food
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
Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
PHOENIX canariensis
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Canary Island Date Palm, canary date palm, dattier des Canaries, phoenix palm, pineapple palm
In Hindi
sasanqua
Phoenix Canariensis
In German
sasanqua
Phoenix Canariensis
In French
sasanqua
dattier des Canaries
In Spanish
sasanqua
palmera canaria
In Greek
sasanqua
Phoenix Canariensis
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Palmeira-das-canárias
In Polish
Sasankya
Daktylowiec kanaryjski
In Latin
Sasankya
Phoenix Canariensis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Arecaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Phoenix Canariensis
Season and care of Sasanqua and Phoenix Canariensis is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Phoenix Canariensis Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Phoenix Canariensis season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Phoenix Canariensis is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Phoenix Canariensis is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Phoenix Canariensis Physical Information
Sasanqua and Phoenix Canariensis physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Phoenix Canariensis height is 152.00 cm and width 910.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Phoenix Canariensis are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Phoenix Canariensis flower color: Yellow and Ivory
- Phoenix Canariensis leaf color: Blue Green and Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Phoenix Canariensis
Care of Sasanqua and Phoenix Canariensis include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Phoenix Canariensis 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 Phoenix Canariensis needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.