Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Mexico, Central America
China, Japan
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Grassland, wooded grassland
Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-13
8-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Green, Orange, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Blue Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Lanceolate
Acicular
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Fall, Early Winter
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting, Softwood cuttings, Stem Cutting
Budding, Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs small amount of water
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Apply N-P-K, Fertilize the first year
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Caterpillars, Chewing and Boring Insects, Foliage miners, Mealy bugs, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Anthracnose, Aphids, Black root rot, Brown Rot, Mushroom root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought, Salt, Salt water
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Mixed Border
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Bone strength, Kidney Stones, osteoporosis, Stomach Cancer, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Food for animals, Used as a nutritious food item, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Screening / Wind Break, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
EUPHORBIA leucocephala
CITRUS unshiu
Common Name
Christmas flower
white lace euphorbia
snow bush
snow flake
snows of Kilimanjaro
white Christmas bush
Satsuma, unshu mikan, cold hardy mandarin
In Hindi
Snow Flake
satsuma
In German
Schneeflocke
satsuma
In French
Flocon de neige
satsuma
In Spanish
Copo de nieve
satsuma
In Greek
Νιφάδα χιονιού
satsuma
In Portuguese
Floco de neve
satsuma
In Polish
Płatek śniegu
Satsuma
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Malpighiales
Sapindales
Family
Euphorbiaceae
Rutaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Citreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Citroideae
Season and Care of Snow Flake and Satsuma
Season and care of Snow Flake and Satsuma is important to know. While considering everything about Snow Flake and Satsuma Care, growing season is an essential factor. Snow Flake season is Fall and Winter and Satsuma season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Snow Flake is Loam, Sand and for Satsuma is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Snow Flake is Neutral, Alkaline and for Satsuma is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Snow Flake and Satsuma Physical Information
Snow Flake and Satsuma physical information is very important for comparison. Snow Flake height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Satsuma height is 300.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Snow Flake and Satsuma are as follows:
Snow Flake flower color: White
Snow Flake leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Satsuma flower color: White
- Satsuma leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Snow Flake and Satsuma
Care of Snow Flake and Satsuma include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Snow Flake pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves and Satsuma pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Snow Flake needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Satsuma needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
