Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Japan
South America, Brazil
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
coastal environs
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
H1, H2, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Red, Crimson
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green, Burgundy
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Average
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
In late autumn, 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, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Analgesic, Antitumor
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
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
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
EUGENIA uniflora
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Brazilian Cherry, Pitanga, Surinam Cherry
In Hindi
sasanqua
Pitanga
In German
sasanqua
Pitanga
In French
sasanqua
Pitanga
In Spanish
sasanqua
Pitanga
In Greek
sasanqua
Pitanga
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Pitanga
In Polish
Sasankya
Pitanga
In Latin
Sasankya
Pitanga
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Myrtaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Pitanga
Season and care of Sasanqua and Pitanga is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Pitanga Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pitanga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Pitanga is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Pitanga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Pitanga Physical Information
Sasanqua and Pitanga physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Pitanga height is 610.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Pitanga are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Pitanga flower color: White
- Pitanga leaf color: Green, Light Green and Copper
Care of Sasanqua and Pitanga
Care of Sasanqua and Pitanga include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Pitanga pruning is done In late autumn, 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 Pitanga needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.