Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
World/Pandemic, North America, Caribbean, Europe, Northern Africa, Asia
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Boggy areas, Near ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-12
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Sienna, Chocolate
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Does not require regular 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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply 5-10-5 amounts, Apply N-P-K
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Wet Site
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
anticoagulant, Astringent, Burns, Diuretic, Emmenagogue, Galactogogue, Haemostatic, Miscellany, Refrigerant, Sedative, Tonic, Vulnerary
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root, Seeds, Stem
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Fibre, For making oil, used for weaving hats, Used in biomass, Used in paper industry, Weaving into Mats and Bags
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Dried Flower/Everlasting, Water Gardens, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
TYPHA latifolia
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Broadleaf Cattail, Common Cattail
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Broadleaf Cattail
In German
SARACA indica
Laub- Cattail
In French
Saraca indica
broadleaf Cattail
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Espadaña de hoja ancha
In Greek
Saraca indica
πλατύφυλλων Cattail
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
broadleaf Tifa
In Polish
Saraca indica
Broadleaf Cattail
In Latin
Saraca indica
broadleaf Cattail
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Typhaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Subfamily
-
Pitcairnioideae
Season and Care of Ashoka and Broadleaf Cattail
Season and care of Ashoka and Broadleaf Cattail is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Broadleaf Cattail Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Broadleaf Cattail season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Broadleaf Cattail is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Broadleaf Cattail is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and Broadleaf Cattail Physical Information
Ashoka and Broadleaf Cattail physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Broadleaf Cattail height is 182.88 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Broadleaf Cattail are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Broadleaf Cattail flower color: Sienna and Chocolate
- Broadleaf Cattail leaf color: Green
Care of Ashoka and Broadleaf Cattail
Care of Ashoka and Broadleaf Cattail include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Broadleaf Cattail pruning is done Cut limbs, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Broadleaf Cattail needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.