Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Types
-
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
open forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
8-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval/Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Blue Green, Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
In Summer
Lots of watering
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
In Spring
Moderate
Adequately
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Prune after flowering
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
Red spider mite
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
-
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, Seeds
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 dye
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
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Acacia retinodes
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
In Hindi
sasanqua
Silver Wattle
In German
sasanqua
Silver Wattle
In French
sasanqua
Mimosa d'été
In Spanish
sasanqua
acacia amarilla
In Greek
sasanqua
ασήμι μιμόζα
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Acacia retinodes
In Polish
Sasankya
Silver Wattle
In Latin
Sasankya
Silver Wattle
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Silver Wattle
Season and care of Sasanqua and Silver Wattle is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Silver Wattle Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Silver Wattle season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Silver Wattle Physical Information
Sasanqua and Silver Wattle physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Silver Wattle are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
- Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Care of Sasanqua and Silver Wattle
Care of Sasanqua and Silver Wattle include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water.