Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
China, Japan
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Well Drained
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
6-9
Sunset Zone
H2
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Blue Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Rhomboid
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Foundation, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
CARYOPTERIS incana
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
bluebeard
you shu
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Bluebeard
In German
SARACA indica
Blaubart
In French
Saraca indica
Bluebeard
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Barba Azul
In Greek
Saraca indica
Κυανοπώγωνα
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Barba Azul
In Polish
Saraca indica
Sinobrody
In Latin
Saraca indica
Bluebeard
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Streptophyta
Family
Fabaceae
Verbenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Ashoka and Bluebeard
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Bluebeard? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Bluebeard. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Bluebeard doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like and Bluebeard has allergic reactions like . 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 Ashoka and Bluebeard and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Bluebeard
Season and care of Ashoka and Bluebeard is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Bluebeard Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bluebeard season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral.
Ashoka and Bluebeard Physical Information
Ashoka and Bluebeard physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Bluebeard are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
- Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Ashoka and Bluebeard
Care of Ashoka and Bluebeard include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Bluebeard needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.