Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Types
Not available
Not available
Habitat
Tropical Climate, tropical environments
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
7-9
Sunset Zone
H2, 22, 23, 24
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Not Available
Fruit Color
Red
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
White, Green, Light Green, Ivory
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings, Suckers
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
slow-release fertilizers
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies, Not Available
Hummingbirds, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Yes
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BREYNIA disticha
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Snow Bush
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
बर्फ बुश
sasanqua
In German
Schnee Bush
sasanqua
In French
neige Bush
sasanqua
In Spanish
nieve Bush
sasanqua
In Greek
χιόνι Μπους
sasanqua
In Portuguese
neve de Bush
Sasankya
In Polish
Śnieg Bush
Sasankya
In Latin
Aequaliter Nubila Bush
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Euphorbiales
Theales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Phyllantheae
Not Available
Subfamily
Antidesmatoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Snow Bush and Sasanqua
Season and care of Snow Bush and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Bush and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Bush season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Bush is Loam and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Snow Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Snow Bush and Sasanqua Physical Information
Snow Bush and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Bush and Sasanqua are as follows:
Snow Bush flower color: Green
Snow Bush leaf color: White, Green, Light Green and Ivory
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Snow Bush and Sasanqua
Care of Snow Bush and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Bush pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Bush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.