Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Australia
Types
Saraca asoca
Narrowleaf Bottle Tree, Pink Flame Tree, Rusty Kurrajong
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Subtropical climates, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Crimson, Orange Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Dark Red, Sienna, Chocolate
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Red, Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial 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
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, 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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Pollution
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
allergic reaction, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Nesting sites for birds, Shadow Tree, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root, Seeds
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
BRACHYCHITON rupestris
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Australian Flame Tree, Flame Bottle Tree, Illawarra Flame Tree
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
बोतल ट्री
In German
SARACA indica
Flaschenbaum
In French
Saraca indica
Bouteille Arbre
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Árbol de la botella
In Greek
Saraca indica
Μπουκάλι Δέντρο
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Bottle Tree
In Polish
Saraca indica
Butelka Drzewo
In Latin
Saraca indica
Utrem ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Saraca
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Sterculieae
Subfamily
-
Sterculioideae
Properties of Ashoka and Bottle Tree
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Bottle Tree? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Bottle Tree. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Bottle Tree doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like and Bottle Tree 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 Bottle Tree and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Bottle Tree
Season and care of Ashoka and Bottle Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Bottle Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Bottle Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Bottle Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Bottle Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Ashoka and Bottle Tree Physical Information
Ashoka and Bottle Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Bottle Tree height is 2,743.20 cm and width 1,500.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Bottle Tree are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Bottle Tree flower color: Crimson and Orange Red
- Bottle Tree leaf color:
Care of Ashoka and Bottle Tree
Care of Ashoka and Bottle Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Bottle Tree pruning is done Remove branches, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, 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 Bottle Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.