Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Tender Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southern Africa
Types
Saraca asoca
Perennial
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Desert, Mediterranean region, Subtropical climates, Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-10
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Yellow, Light Yellow, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Green, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Nematodes, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Allergy
-
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Ethnobotanic
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Roots were worn to protect and strengthen the wearer, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
DIETES bicolor
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
African iris, Fortnight lily
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
African Iris
In German
SARACA indica
Afrikanische Iris
In French
Saraca indica
African Iris
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Iris africano
In Greek
Saraca indica
Αφρικανική Iris
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Iris africano
In Polish
Saraca indica
Afryki Iris
In Latin
Saraca indica
African Iris
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Asparagales
Family
Fabaceae
Iridaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Ashoka and African Iris
Season and care of Ashoka and African Iris is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and African Iris Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and African Iris season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for African Iris is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for African Iris is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and African Iris Physical Information
Ashoka and African Iris physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas African Iris height is 61.30 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and African Iris are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
African Iris flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Brown
- African Iris leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Care of Ashoka and African Iris
Care of Ashoka and African Iris include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and African Iris pruning is done Remove dead leaves. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer African Iris needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.