Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Madagascar
Types
Saraca asoca
Euphorbia tithymaloides tithymaloides, Euphorbia tithymaloides angustifolia
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
subtropical regions, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-13
Sunset Zone
H2
H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Purple, Orange, Pink, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Gray Green, Burgundy
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Softwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds
Allergy
-
Carcinogenic, Diarrhea, Skin irritation, Toxic
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Asthma, Emetic, Inflammation, Intestinal worms
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Tea-like beverage can be brewed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
Euphorbia tithymaloides
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Devil's Backbone
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Devil's Backbone
In German
SARACA indica
Devil's Backbone
In French
Saraca indica
Backbone du Diable
In Spanish
indica Saraca
El espinazo del diablo
In Greek
Saraca indica
Devil's Backbone
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Espinha do Diabo
In Polish
Saraca indica
Kręgosłup diabła
In Latin
Saraca indica
Narum diaboli
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Malpighiales
Family
Fabaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Euphorbieae
Subfamily
-
Euphorbioideae
Season and Care of Ashoka and Devils Backbone
Season and care of Ashoka and Devils Backbone is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Devils Backbone Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Devils Backbone season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Devils Backbone is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Devils Backbone is Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and Devils Backbone Physical Information
Ashoka and Devils Backbone physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Devils Backbone height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Devils Backbone are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Devils Backbone flower color: Purple, Orange, Pink and Magenta
- Devils Backbone leaf color: Green, Gray Green and Burgundy
Care of Ashoka and Devils Backbone
Care of Ashoka and Devils Backbone include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Devils Backbone 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 Devils Backbone needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.