Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Mexico, Central America
Types
Saraca asoca
Bigleaf hydrangea, Hortensia, Smooth hydrangea, Oakleaf hydrangea, Annabelle
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Light Green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, 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
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
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 branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Evergreen
No
Semi-Evergreen
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees, Flies
Allergy
-
Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
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Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
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Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
SECHIUM edule
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Chaco, Chayote, Vegetable Pear
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Hydrangea
In German
SARACA indica
Hortensie
In French
Saraca indica
Hortensia
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Hortensia
In Greek
Saraca indica
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Hortênsia
In Polish
Saraca indica
Hortensja
In Latin
Saraca indica
Hibiscus
Family
Fabaceae
Cucurbitaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
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Properties of Ashoka and Chaco
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Chaco? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Chaco. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Chaco doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like and Chaco 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 Chaco and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Chaco
Season and care of Ashoka and Chaco is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Chaco Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Chaco season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Chaco is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Chaco is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and Chaco Physical Information
Ashoka and Chaco physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Chaco height is 61.00 cm and width 10.50 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Chaco are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Chaco flower color: Light Green
- Chaco leaf color: Green
Care of Ashoka and Chaco
Care of Ashoka and Chaco include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Chaco 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 Chaco needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.