Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Southern Asia
Japan
Types
Savoy, Giant Noble, Semi-savoy
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Habitat
Fields, gardens, meadows, Suburban areas
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
7-9
Sunset Zone
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4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Green
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Tan, Black
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
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Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
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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?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires regular watering
Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
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
Fertilize when new
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Downy mildew, Leafminers, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
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Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Potassium, Rich in Iron, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves, Stem
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties
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, Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
SPINACIA oleracea
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Spinach
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In German
Spinat
sasanqua
In French
Épinards
sasanqua
In Spanish
Espinacas
sasanqua
In Greek
Σπανάκι
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Espinafre
Sasankya
In Polish
Szpinak
Sasankya
In Latin
Spinach
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Theales
Family
Chenopodiaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Chenopodioideae
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Season and Care of Spinach and Sasanqua
Season and care of Spinach and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Spinach and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Spinach season is and Sasanqua season is . The type of soil for Spinach is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Spinach is Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Spinach and Sasanqua Physical Information
Spinach and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Spinach height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Spinach and Sasanqua are as follows:
Spinach flower color: Yellow and Green
Spinach leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Spinach and Sasanqua
Care of Spinach and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Spinach 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 Spinach 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.