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Japonica or sasanqua?
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Posted by Tropical_Lady z10FL (My Page) on Wed, Jan 26, 05 at 11:14
| Hi! I purchased a lovely camellia that is currently loaded with buds. Only a couple have opened since the fall. The nursery couldn't remember whether the plant was a sasanqua or japonica. Is there anyone on this site who can give me specific ways of telling the two varieties apart?
Appreciate your help.
Tropical Lady (in south Florida) |
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RE: Japonica or sasanqua?
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| It probably is a Japonica if it currently is loaded with buds. A Sasanqua would be finished blooming by now and therefore would not have any buds. Also, Japonica's have glossy leaves, Sasanqua's have rather dull looking leaves. |
RE: Japonica or sasanqua?
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- Posted by Ron_B USDA 8 WA (My Page) on
Thu, Jan 27, 05 at 23:39
| Camellia japonica is stiff, C. sasanqua willowy. |
RE: Japonica or sasanqua?
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| The petals of sasanquas fall off & litter the ground one by one. The japonicas entire bloom will fall off in one piece. |
RE: Japonica or sasanqua?
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| Thanks to all of you who have answered my question. I believe that my plant is a japonica variety Kumasaka. Tropical Lady |
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