Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
-
Sringar, Mexican Single, Pearl
Habitat
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Cold Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
7-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Gold
White, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Black, Brown
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Blue Green, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
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
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
From bulbs, From Rhizomes
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Requires regular watering
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
cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
8-8-8, All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Aphids, Mites, Thripes
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Cold climate, Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
along a porch, deck or patio, Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Antidepressant, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Seeds
Flowers
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
Decoration Purposes, Making deodorants, Making Perfumes, Used as essential oil, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
CAMELLIA sasanqua
POLIANTHES tuberosa
Common Name
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
Tuberose
In Hindi
sasanqua
रजनीगंधा
In German
sasanqua
Tuberose
In French
sasanqua
Tubéreuse
In Spanish
sasanqua
nardo
In Greek
sasanqua
Τουμπερόζα
In Portuguese
Sasankya
Tuberosa
In Polish
Sasankya
Tuberoza
In Latin
Sasankya
Tuberose
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Theales
Asparagales
Family
Theaceae
Amaryllidaceae
Genus
Camellia
Polianthes
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Sasanqua and Tuberose
Season and care of Sasanqua and Tuberose is important to know. While considering everything about Sasanqua and Tuberose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tuberose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Sasanqua is Loam and for Tuberose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral and for Tuberose is Acidic, Neutral.
Sasanqua and Tuberose Physical Information
Sasanqua and Tuberose physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Tuberose height is 60.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Tuberose are as follows:
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Tuberose flower color: White and Ivory
- Tuberose leaf color: Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Care of Sasanqua and Tuberose
Care of Sasanqua and Tuberose include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Tuberose pruning is done cut main flower spike, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tuberose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.