Type
Shrub
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Japan
Southern Asia, Southeastern Asia, India, Nepal, China
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Fertile bottom land, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
10-12
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
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
Purple, Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Cuneate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Early Winter, Winter, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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 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, Apply N-P-K
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
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
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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
Acne, Bleeding, Eye Problems, Stomach Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers, 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
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
SYMPLOCOS racemosa
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Lodh Tree
Lotus Bark
In German
sasanqua
Tilapia
In French
sasanqua
Tilapia
In Spanish
sasanqua
tilapia
In Portuguese
Sasankya
tilaka
In Polish
Sasankya
tilakiem
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Theaceae
Symplocaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Tilaka
Season and care of Sasanqua and Tilaka is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Tilaka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tilaka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Tilaka is Loam while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Tilaka is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Tilaka Physical Information
Sasanqua and Tilaka physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tilaka height is 460.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Tilaka are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Tilaka flower color: White and Ivory
- Tilaka leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Sasanqua and Tilaka
Care of Sasanqua and Tilaka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Tilaka 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 Tilaka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.