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Camellia sasanqua

Sasanqua Camellia

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Evergreen shrub with glossy dark green foliage and fragrant winter blooms; thrives in acidic soil, popular in temperate gardens.
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Plant Details

Common Name Sasanqua Camellia
Family Theaceae
Genus Camellia
Species Sasanqua
Origin Japan, China
Blooming Winter to Spring, fragrant single or double flowers
Leaf Color Glossy dark green
Sunlight Sun
Category Outdoor plants
Pet Friendly check Yes
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Care & Maintenance

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Soil

Acidic, well-draining peat-based soil or erica mix

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Watering

Keep consistently moist but not waterlogged; reduce watering during dormancy after flowering

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Sunlight & Care

Prefers morning sun with afternoon shade in hot climates; full sun acceptable in cooler zones

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Fertilization

Apply acid-specific fertilizer in early spring and late summer, avoid high nitrogen

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Pruning

Prune immediately after flowering to maintain shape and encourage new growth

Pest Control Aphid Mealybug Scale Insect Spider Mite

These are the insects and pathogens that commonly interact with this plant, including pests, parasites, and organisms typically associated with its care.

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Seasonal Periods

local_florist Flowering Period 6 months
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eco Leaf Persistence 12 months
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Growing Parameters

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Temperature
41° – 90°
Fahrenheit
Ideal ambient air temperature range for healthy growth
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Humidity
40% – 75%
% relative
Optimal relative air humidity the plant thrives in
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Light (LUX)
2000 – 35000
Lux
Ambient illuminance level at the plant's surface
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Light (PAR)
500 – 1200
mmol/m²/s
Photosynthetically active radiation (PAR) intensity
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Soil Moisture
30% – 80%
% volumetric
Water content in the growing medium
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Soil EC
300 – 1500
mS/cm
Electrical conductivity (nutrient concentration in soil water)
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Common Problems

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