Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Ornamental Plants
Origin
Japan
North America, Mexico, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Terrestrial, Tropical Forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
-9999
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
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Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Globe shaped
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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
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Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Root Division
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Drought Tolerant
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
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Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
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
Diabetes
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
Used as Ornamental plant
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, Groundcover, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
STENOCEREUS kerberi
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Cereus kerberi, Rathbunia kerberi, Cleistocactus kerberi
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Sina
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Equisetopsida
Order
Theales
Caryophyllales
Family
Theaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Camellia
Stenocereus
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Subfamily
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Cactaceae, Cactoideae
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Sina
Season and care of Sasanqua and Sina is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Sina Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sina season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Sina is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Sina is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Sasanqua and Sina Physical Information
Sasanqua and Sina physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Sina height is 30.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Sina are as follows:
Care of Sasanqua and Sina
Care of Sasanqua and Sina include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Sina 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 Sina needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.