Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Shrub
Types
Acacia retinodes retinodes, Acacia retinodes uncifolia
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Habitat
open forests
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
7-9
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval/Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
Brown
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Linear
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer, Indeterminate
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings
Needs less watering
In Summer
Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant
Lots of watering
In Spring
Adequately
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune after flowering
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red spider mite
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Salt
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Windbreak
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Acacia retinodes
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Ever-blooming Wattle, Silver Wattle, Water Wattle
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Silver Wattle
sasanqua
In German
Silver Wattle
sasanqua
In French
Mimosa d'été
sasanqua
In Spanish
acacia amarilla
sasanqua
In Greek
ασήμι μιμόζα
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Acacia retinodes
Sasankya
In Polish
Silver Wattle
Sasankya
In Latin
Silver Wattle
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Silver Wattle and Sasanqua
Season and care of Silver Wattle and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Silver Wattle and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Silver Wattle season is Spring and Sasanqua season is Spring. The type of soil for Silver Wattle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Silver Wattle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Silver Wattle and Sasanqua Physical Information
Silver Wattle and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Silver Wattle height is 530.00 cm and width 530.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Silver Wattle and Sasanqua are as follows:
Silver Wattle flower color: Yellow
Silver Wattle leaf color: Blue Green and Gray Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Silver Wattle and Sasanqua
Care of Silver Wattle and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Silver Wattle pruning is done Prune after flowering and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Silver Wattle needs Xeric/Desert, Drought Tolerant and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.