Sasanqua

Red Cardinal

About Sasanqua and Red Cardinal

Sasanqua

Red Cardinal

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Origin

Japan

United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Mexico

Types

Number of Varieties

152

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Cultivated Beds

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-98-11

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

11-7

Sunset Zone

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

H1, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm90.00 cm

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm60.00 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Red, Magenta, Orange Red

Flower Color Modifier

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Brown, Red

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green, Blue Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Arrowhead

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Average Water Needs

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

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

Apply 10-10-10 amount

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Toxic

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Borders

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Antiemetic, Diuretic, Purgative, Tonic

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Flowers, 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 a general tonic, Used as a rat poison, Used as a vegetable

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

ERYTHRINA herbacea

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Red cardinal, Cardinal spear

In Hindi

sasanqua

Red Cardinal

In German

sasanqua

Red Cardinal

In French

sasanqua

Cardinal rouge

In Spanish

sasanqua

Cárdenas

In Greek

sasanqua

κόκκινο Καρδινάλιος

In Portuguese

Sasankya

Cardeal vermelho

In Polish

Sasankya

Red Cardinal

In Latin

Sasankya

Cardinalis Rubrum

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Fabales

Family

Theaceae

Fabaceae

Genus

Camellia

Erythrina

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Phaseoleae

Subfamily

Faboideae

Number of Species

25010

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Properties of Sasanqua and Red Cardinal

Wondering what are the properties of Sasanqua and Red Cardinal? We provide you with everything About Sasanqua and Red Cardinal. Sasanqua doesn't have thorns and Red Cardinal doesn't have thorns. Also Sasanqua does not have fragrant flowers. Sasanqua has allergic reactions like and Red Cardinal has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Sasanqua and Red Cardinal and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Red Cardinal

Season and care of Sasanqua and Red Cardinal is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Red Cardinal Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Red Cardinal season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Red Cardinal is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Red Cardinal is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Sasanqua and Red Cardinal Physical Information

Sasanqua and Red Cardinal physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Red Cardinal height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Red Cardinal are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Red Cardinal flower color: Red, Magenta and Orange Red
Red Cardinal leaf color: Green and Blue Green

Care of Sasanqua and Red Cardinal

Care of Sasanqua and Red Cardinal include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Red Cardinal 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 Red Cardinal needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.