Sasanqua

Wishbone Flower

About Sasanqua and Wishbone Flower

Sasanqua

Wishbone Flower

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual

Type

Shrub

Flowering Plants

Origin

Japan

Southeastern Asia

Types

Torenia fournieri, Torenia concolor

Number of Varieties

151

0 40000

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Habitat

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

Humid climates, Subtropical climates, tropical environments

USDA Hardiness Zone

7-92-11

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

12 - 4

Sunset Zone

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

H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Upright/Erect

Clump-Forming

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

240.00 cm25.40 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

240.00 cm25.40 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Gold

White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue, Lavender

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Tan

Leaf Color in Spring

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Dark Green

Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Elliptic

Acuminate

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

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

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground, Pot

Ground

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Cuttings, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Needs less watering

Do not water excessively, Water Deeply, Water in morning to avoid prompting diseases, Water in the early morning hours

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam

Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Average

Sun Exposure

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Part sun, Partial shade

Pruning

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

Cut or pinch the stems, 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

Fungal Diseases, Fungal leaf spots, fungus, Pest Free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Drought, Moisture, Pests and diseases, Shade areas

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

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Matte

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beautification, Borders

Beauty Benefits

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

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Leaves, 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 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

Bog Garden, Cottage garden, Edging, Flower borders

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

CAMELLIA sasanqua

TORENIA fournieri

Common Name

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

Bluewings, Florida Pansy, Wishbone Flower

In Hindi

sasanqua

Bluewings

In German

sasanqua

Bluewings

In French

sasanqua

Bluewings

In Spanish

sasanqua

Bluewings

In Greek

sasanqua

Bluewings

In Portuguese

Sasankya

Bluewings

In Polish

Sasankya

Bluewings

In Latin

Sasankya

Bluewings

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Tracheophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Theales

Lamiales

Family

Theaceae

Linderniaceae

Genus

Camellia

Torenia

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

250195

1 27800

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Properties of Sasanqua and Wishbone Flower

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

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Season and Care of Sasanqua and Wishbone Flower

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

Sasanqua and Wishbone Flower Physical Information

Sasanqua and Wishbone Flower physical information is very important for comparison. Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Wishbone Flower height is 25.40 cm and width 25.40 cm. The color specification of Sasanqua and Wishbone Flower are as follows:

Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Wishbone Flower flower color: White, Blue, Purple, Pink, Light Blue, Dark Blue and Lavender
Wishbone Flower leaf color: Green

Care of Sasanqua and Wishbone Flower

Care of Sasanqua and Wishbone Flower include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Wishbone Flower pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Wishbone Flower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.