Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
South America
Types
-
Aussie Smooth, Aus Jubilee, Aussie Gold
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
11-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Gold
Purple, Red
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Green, Dark Green, Orange, Red, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Pink, White
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Blue Green, Olive
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Summer, Summer
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Winter, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Divison
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Needs less watering, Requires consistently moist soil, Water occasionally
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
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
EDTA iron, Magnesium, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Red blotch
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
Beetles, Mealybugs, Mites
Allergy
-
Dermititis, Itchiness
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Acne, For treating wrinkles, Good for skin, Improve skin tone, Skin irritation, Skin Problems, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Aging, Asthma, Atherosclerosis, Cancer, Digestion problems, Fertility, Heart problems, High blood pressure, Immunity, Indigestion, Inflammation, Itching, Skin irritation, Swelling
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Fruits
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
Cosmetics, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Container, Cutflower, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
ANANAS
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Pineapple
In German
sasanqua
Ananas
In French
sasanqua
Ananas
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Abacaxi
In Polish
Sasankya
Ananas
In Latin
Sasankya
Pineapple
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Class
Magnoliopsida
Lilopsida
Order
Theales
Bromeliales
Family
Theaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Bromelioideae
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Pineapple
Season and care of Sasanqua and Pineapple is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Pineapple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pineapple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Pineapple is Clay, Loam, Moist, Sandy while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Pineapple is Acidic.
Sasanqua and Pineapple Physical Information
Sasanqua and Pineapple physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pineapple height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Pineapple are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Pineapple flower color: Purple and Red
- Pineapple leaf color: Green, Light Pink and White
Care of Sasanqua and Pineapple
Care of Sasanqua and Pineapple include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pineapple pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pineapple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.