Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
Japan
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
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Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
7-9
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 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
Mat-forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Light Blue
White, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
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Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Needs less watering
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
Skin irritation
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Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
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antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
CAMELLIA sasanqua
Common Name
White Star creeper
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
sasanqua
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
sasanqua
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
sasanqua
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
sasanqua
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
sasanqua
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Sasankya
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Sasankya
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Sasankya
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Theaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Sasanqua
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.
White Star Creeper and Sasanqua Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Sasanqua are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
- Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Sasanqua
Care of White Star Creeper and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Sasanqua needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.