Sasanqua

Rhododendron

About Sasanqua and Rhododendron

Sasanqua

Rhododendron

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Broadleaf Evergreen

Origin

Japan

Types

Rhododendron aberconwayi, Rhododendron bulu, Rhododendron kanehirae

Number of Varieties

15700

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

moist forests

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-95-8

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

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

21,22

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm150.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Red

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Green, Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Ovate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Late Spring

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

From Rhizomes, Seedlings, Stem Planting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist

In Summer

Lots of watering

Consistently

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Ample Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic

Soil Type

Loam

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

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

Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Remove short twigs

Fertilizers

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Apply 12-10-18 NPK, General garden fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Azalea leaf gall, Bud blast, Galls, Honey fungus, Leaf Hoppers, Leaf spot, Petal blight, Phytophthora, Powdery mildew, Rust, Silver leaf

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

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

Coarse

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Asthma

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

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

Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Burns, Chronic fatigue, Cold, Diarrhea, Dysentry, Headache, Rheumatism

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

Cosmetics, Employed in herbal medicine, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Sometimes used for making wine

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, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

RHODODENDRON

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Rhododendron

In Hindi

sasanqua

rhododendron

In German

sasanqua

Rhododendron

In French

sasanqua

rhododendron

In Spanish

sasanqua

rododendro

In Greek

sasanqua

ροδοδάφνη

In Portuguese

Sasankya

rododendro

In Polish

Sasankya

rododendron

In Latin

Sasankya

Rhododendron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Ericales

Family

Theaceae

Ericaceae

Genus

Camellia

Rhododendron

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Rhodoreae

Subfamily

Ericoideae

Number of Species

2501024

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Rhododendron

Wondering what are the properties of Sasanqua and Rhododendron? We provide you with everything About Sasanqua and Rhododendron. Sasanqua doesn't have thorns and Rhododendron doesn't have thorns. Also Sasanqua does not have fragrant flowers. Sasanqua has allergic reactions like and Rhododendron 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 Rhododendron and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Rhododendron

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

Sasanqua and Rhododendron Physical Information

Sasanqua and Rhododendron physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Rhododendron height is 150.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Rhododendron are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Rhododendron flower color: Red
Rhododendron leaf color: Green

Care of Sasanqua and Rhododendron

Care of Sasanqua and Rhododendron include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Rhododendron pruning is done Prune after flowering, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Remove short twigs. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Rhododendron needs Consistently and in winter, it needs Ample Water.