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What is

Life Span
Perennial  
Perennial  

Type
Tree  
Shrub  

Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil  
Japan  

Types
Yellow elder, Ginger thomas  
-  

Number of Varieties
3  
15  
99+

Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions  
Dappled Shade, Hedge, Shady Edge, Woodlands  

USDA Hardiness Zone
8-15  
7-9  

AHS Heat Zone
12-10  
9-1  

Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 10, 12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24  
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24  

Habit
Arching/Fountain-shaped  
Upright/Erect  

Information

Plant Size
  
  

Minimum Height
300.00 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Minimum Width
120.00 cm  
99+
240.00 cm  
99+

Plant Color
  
  

Flower Color
Lemon yellow  
White, Gold  

Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor  
-  

Fruit Color
Green  
Black, Brown  

Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green  
Dark Green  

Shape
  
  

Leaf Shape
Lance shaped  
Elliptic  

Thorns
No  
No  

Season

Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter  

Growing Conditions
  
  

Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun  
Partial Sun, Partial shade  

Growth Rate
Fast  
Slow  

Type of Soil
Loam, Sand  
Loam  

The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline  
Acidic, Neutral  

Soil Drainage
Well drained  
Well drained  

Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter  
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter  

Repeat Bloomer
Yes  
No  

Tolerances
Cold climate, Drought  
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types  

Care

Where to Plant?
Ground  
Ground, Pot  

How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting  
Cuttings, Grafting, Layering, Seedlings  

Plant Maintenance
Low  
Medium  

Watering Plants
  
  

Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering  
Needs less watering  

In Summer
Ample Water  
Lots of watering  

In Spring
Average Water  
Moderate  

In Winter
Average Water  
Average Water  

Soil
  
  

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
Prune in winter, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts  
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves  

Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium  
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, Sawfly Larvae  
Canker, Galls, Petal blight, Root rot  

Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Drought  
Drought, Full Sun, Variety of soil types  

Facts

Flowers
Showy  
Showy  

Flower Petal Number
Single  
Single  

Fruits
  
  

Showy Fruit
No  
No  

Edible Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrance
  
  

Fragrant Flower
Yes  
No  

Fragrant Fruit
No  
No  

Fragrant Leaf
No  
No  

Fragrant Bark/Stem
No  
No  

Showy Foliage
Yes  
No  

Showy Bark
No  
No  

Foliage Texture
Medium  
Medium  

Foliage Sheen
Matte  
Glossy  

Evergreen
No  
No  

Invasive
No  
No  

Self-Sowing
Yes  
No  

Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds, Butterflies  
Hummingbirds  

Allergy
Asthma  
-  

Benefits

Uses
  
  

Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes  
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes  

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

Edible Uses
No  
Yes  

Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects  
Air purification  

Plant Benefits
  
  

Medicinal Uses
Diuretic  
antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient, neuroprotective  

Part of Plant Used
-  
Leaves, Seeds  

Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant  
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical  
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier  

Scientific Name

Botanical Name
TECOMA stans  
CAMELLIA sasanqua  

Common Name
Esperanza , Yellow Trumpetbush  
Sasanqua, Sasanqua camellia  

In Hindi
Esperanza  
sasanqua  

In German
Esperanza  
sasanqua  

In French
Esperanza  
sasanqua  

In Spanish
Esperanza  
sasanqua  

In Greek
Esperanza  
sasanqua  

In Portuguese
Esperanza  
Sasankya  

In Polish
Esperanza  
Sasankya  

In Latin
Esperanza  
Sasankya  

Classification

Kingdom
Plantae  
Plantae  

Phylum
Tracheophyta  
Magnoliophyta  

Class
Magnoliopsida  
Magnoliopsida  

Order
Lamiales  
Theales  

Family
Bignoniaceae  
Theaceae  

Genus
Tecoma  
Camellia  

Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots  

Tribe
Tecomeae  
-  

Subfamily
-  
-  

Number of Species
14  
99+
250  
99+

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Difference Between Esperanza and Sasanqua

If you are confused whether Esperanza or Sasanqua are same, here are some features about those plants to help you choose better. Many people think that these two plants have the same characteristics, but one can see Esperanza and Sasanqua Information and learn more about it. Fertilizers required for proper growth of Esperanza are All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Phosphorous and Potassium, whereas for Sasanqua fertilizers required are 8-8-8, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilize in early to mid-summer, fertilize in spring and slow-release fertilizers. Hence, one should know the basic difference between Esperanza and Sasanqua if you are planning to have them in your garden to enhance its beauty.

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Importance of Esperanza and Sasanqua

Want to have the most appropriate plant for your garden? You might want to know the importance of Esperanza and Sasanqua. Basically, these two plants vary in many aspects. Compare Esperanza and Sasanqua as they differ in many characteristics such as their life, care, benefits, facts, etc. Every gardener must at least have the slightest clue about the plants he wants to plant in his garden. Compare their benefits, which differ in many ways like facts and uses. The medicinal use of Esperanza is Diuretic whereas of Sasanqua is antimicrobial, Anti-oxidant, Astringent, Emollient and neuroprotective. Esperanza has beauty benefits as follows: while Sasanqua has beauty benefits as follows: .

Compare Facts of Esperanza vs Sasanqua

How to choose the best garden plant for your garden depending upon its facts? Here garden plant comparison will help you to solve this query. Compare the facts of Esperanza vs Sasanqua and know which one to choose. As garden plants have benefits and other uses, allergy is also a major drawback of plants for some people. Allergic reactions of Esperanza are Asthma whereas of Sasanqua have respectively. Having a fruit bearing plant in your garden can be a plus point of your garden. Esperanza has no showy fruits and Sasanqua has no showy fruits. Also Esperanza is not flowering and Sasanqua is not flowering . You can compare Esperanza and Sasanqua facts and facts of other plants too.

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