Sasanqua

Spanish Shawl

About Sasanqua and Spanish Shawl

Sasanqua

Spanish Shawl

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Shrub

Tender Perennial

Origin

Japan

Mexico, Central America

Types

Number of Varieties

1550

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

agricultural areas, Loamy soils, Warmer regions

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-910-15

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12-1

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Spreading

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm30.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

Fuchsia

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Oval Cordate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Indeterminate

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Dry Conditions, Soil Compaction, Sun

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Seedlings, Stem Cutting

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Do not let dry out between waterings, Do not water the foliage

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial shade

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth

Fertilizers

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

Fertilize every three months

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Bacteria, Birds, Fungal Diseases, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Dry Conditions, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction

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

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Fine

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Beetles, Bugs, Insects

Allergy

Acidic, allergic conjunctivitis

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Hanging Basket, Landscape Designing

Beauty Benefits

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

Makes Hair Silkier, Making cosmetics

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Forms dense stands, Provides ground cover, soil stabilisation

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, Seeds

Leaves, Stem

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

Air freshner, Cosmetics, Showy Purposes

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

Bedding Plant, Container, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

HETEROCENTRON elegans

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Spanish Shawl

In Hindi

sasanqua

Heterocentron

In German

sasanqua

Heterocentron

In French

sasanqua

Heterocentron

In Spanish

sasanqua

Heterocentron

In Greek

sasanqua

Heterocentron

In Portuguese

Sasankya

Heterocentron

In Polish

Sasankya

Heterocentron

In Latin

Sasankya

Heterocentron

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Myrtales

Family

Theaceae

Melastomataceae

Genus

Camellia

Heterocentron

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Monocots

Tribe

Abreae

Subfamily

Number of Species

250200

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Spanish Shawl

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

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Spanish Shawl

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

Sasanqua and Spanish Shawl Physical Information

Sasanqua and Spanish Shawl physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Spanish Shawl height is 30.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Spanish Shawl are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Spanish Shawl flower color: Fuchsia
Spanish Shawl leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Sasanqua and Spanish Shawl

Care of Sasanqua and Spanish Shawl include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Spanish Shawl pruning is done A hard prune may be necessary if the plant becomes woody and Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Spanish Shawl needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.