Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Tender Perennial
Origin
Japan
North America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
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USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-13
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow, Lemon yellow
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Olive
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Rosette
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
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Needs more water during establishment
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
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
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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
Ants
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket
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
Skin Diseases
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
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
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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, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
DYCKIA brevifolia
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Sawblade
In Hindi
sasanqua
Sawblade
In German
sasanqua
Sawblade
In French
sasanqua
Sawblade
In Spanish
sasanqua
Dyckia piña
In Greek
sasanqua
Sawblade
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Sawblade
In Polish
Sasankya
Sawblade
In Latin
Sasankya
Sawblade
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Bromeliales
Family
Theaceae
Bromeliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
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Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Sawblade
Season and care of Sasanqua and Sawblade is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Sawblade Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sawblade season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Sawblade is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Sawblade is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Sawblade Physical Information
Sasanqua and Sawblade physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sawblade height is 20.30 cm and width 22.90 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Sawblade are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Sawblade flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
- Sawblade leaf color: Green
Care of Sasanqua and Sawblade
Care of Sasanqua and Sawblade include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Sawblade 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 Sawblade needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.