Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Central Asia
Japan
Habitat
Barren waste areas, Dry areas, meadows, Roadsides, Sandy stream banks
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
7-9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 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
Cushion/Mound-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
-
-
Fruit Color
-
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Sea Green, Blue Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblique base
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Leaf Cutting, Stem Planting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs very little water
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 Type
Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial 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
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 blotch
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Bees
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Irritation to stomach, Skin irritation
-
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Reduce Bruises
Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent, Hypotensive, Laxative, Vitamin C
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, useful as a ground cover
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
Container, Groundcover, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
Sedum acre
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
Stonecrop
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
Stonecrop
sasanqua
In German
Stonecrop
sasanqua
In Spanish
uva de gato
sasanqua
In Greek
Stonecrop
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Stonecrop
Sasankya
In Polish
rozchodnika
Sasankya
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Saxifragales
Theales
Family
Crassulaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Stonecrop and Sasanqua
Season and care of Stonecrop and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Stonecrop and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Stonecrop season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Stonecrop is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Stonecrop is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
Stonecrop and Sasanqua Physical Information
Stonecrop and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Stonecrop height is 5.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Stonecrop and Sasanqua are as follows:
Stonecrop flower color: White and Ivory
Stonecrop leaf color: Light Green, Sea Green and Blue Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Stonecrop and Sasanqua
Care of Stonecrop and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Stonecrop 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 Stonecrop 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.