Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Biennials
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Caribbean
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
White, Light Yellow, Tan, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Yellow Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter
Tolerances
Not Available
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Nausea, Swollen Lips
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Arthritis, Snakebite, Syphilis
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Bark, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Can be made into a herbal tea
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
Brunfelsia Americana
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Brunfelsia Americana
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Brunfelsia Americana
In German
SARACA indica
Brunfelsia Americana
In French
Saraca indica
Brunfelsia Americana
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Brunfelsia Americana
In Greek
Saraca indica
Brunfelsia Americana
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Brunfelsia Americana
In Polish
Saraca indica
Brunfelsia Americana
In Latin
Saraca indica
Hedysarum
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Brassicales
Family
Fabaceae
Solanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Properties of Ashoka and Brunfelsia americana
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Brunfelsia americana? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Brunfelsia americana. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Brunfelsia americana doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like Not Available and Brunfelsia americana has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Brunfelsia americana and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Brunfelsia americana
Season and care of Ashoka and Brunfelsia americana is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Brunfelsia americana Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Brunfelsia americana season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Brunfelsia americana is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Brunfelsia americana is Neutral.
Ashoka and Brunfelsia americana Physical Information
Ashoka and Brunfelsia americana physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Brunfelsia americana height is 970.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Brunfelsia americana are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Brunfelsia americana flower color: White, Light Yellow, Tan and Ivory
- Brunfelsia americana leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ashoka and Brunfelsia americana
Care of Ashoka and Brunfelsia americana include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Brunfelsia americana pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Brunfelsia americana needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.