Wilga

Sasanqua

About Wilga and Sasanqua

Wilga

Sasanqua

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Shrub

Origin

Australia

Japan

Types

Number of Varieties

3515

0 40000

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Habitat

Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary

Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands

USDA Hardiness Zone

9-117-9

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

Sunset Zone

21,22

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

610.00 cm240.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

460.00 cm240.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White, Ivory

White, Gold

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Linear to lanceolate

Elliptic

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Growth Rate

Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Loam

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Bloom Time

Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter

Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Pollution, Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Cuttings, Seedlings

Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Water regularly for 2 months

Needs less watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Loam

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun

Partial Sun, Partial shade

Pruning

Pruning may be required for height clearance

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

Does not require fertilizer once established

8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Fine

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Blowflies, Insects

Hummingbirds

Allergy

Mild Allergen

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Anti-ageing, Good for skin and hair, Skin inflammation

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Anodyne, Odontalgic

antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective

Part of Plant Used

Wood

Leaves, Seeds

Other Uses

Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade

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

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

GEIJERA parviflora

CAMELLIA sasanqua

Common Name

Wilga, Native Willow

Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia

In Hindi

Wilga

sasanqua

In German

Pirol

sasanqua

In French

loriot

sasanqua

In Spanish

oriol

sasanqua

In Greek

φλώρος

sasanqua

In Portuguese

papa-figos

Sasankya

In Polish

Wilga

Sasankya

In Latin

oriole

Sasankya

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Charophyta

Magnoliophyta

Class

Equisetopsida

Magnoliopsida

Order

Sapindales

Theales

Family

Rutaceae

Theaceae

Genus

Geijera

Camellia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Subfamily

Number of Species

45250

1 27800

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Properties of Wilga and Sasanqua

Wondering what are the properties of Wilga and Sasanqua? We provide you with everything About Wilga and Sasanqua. Wilga doesn't have thorns and Sasanqua doesn't have thorns. Also Wilga does not have fragrant flowers. Wilga has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen and Sasanqua has allergic reactions like Mild Allergen. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Wilga and Sasanqua and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Wilga and Sasanqua

Season and care of Wilga and Sasanqua is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Sasanqua Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sasanqua season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Sasanqua is Loam while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Sasanqua is Acidic, Neutral.

Wilga and Sasanqua Physical Information

Wilga and Sasanqua physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Sasanqua height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm. The color specification of Wilga and Sasanqua are as follows:

Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Sasanqua flower color: White and Gold
Sasanqua leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Wilga and Sasanqua

Care of Wilga and Sasanqua include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance and Sasanqua pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Wilga 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.