Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Tree
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Dry areas, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
2-7
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
7 - 1
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Yellow, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never 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, Alkaline
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 damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Insects
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Sedative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
CORYDALIS sempervirens
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Capnoides
In German
SARACA indica
Capnoides
In French
Saraca indica
capnoides
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Capnoides
In Greek
Saraca indica
Capnoides
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Capnoides
In Polish
Saraca indica
Capnoides
In Latin
Saraca indica
capnoides
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Basidiomycota
Class
Magnoliopsida
Agaricomycetes
Family
Fabaceae
Fumariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Detarieae
Fumarieae
Properties of Ashoka and Capnoides
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Capnoides? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Capnoides. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Capnoides doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like and Capnoides 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 Capnoides and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Capnoides
Season and care of Ashoka and Capnoides is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Capnoides Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Capnoides season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Capnoides is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and Capnoides Physical Information
Ashoka and Capnoides physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Capnoides are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
- Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Ashoka and Capnoides
Care of Ashoka and Capnoides include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Capnoides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.