Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Europe, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Saraca asoca
Fernleaf, Superdukat
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Mediterranean region
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2
8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Yellow, Chartreuse
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Over-head watering, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bugs, Insects
Allergy
-
Avoid during Pregnancy
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Arthritis, Cancer, constipation, Diabetes, Dysentry, Immunity, Indigestion, Insomnia, Menstrual Disorders, Oral health
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used As Food, Used for its medicinal properties, Used in making beverages
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
ANETHUM graveolens
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Dill
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
डिल प्लांट
In German
SARACA indica
Dill Pflanze
In French
Saraca indica
Dill usine
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Dill Planta
In Greek
Saraca indica
άνηθο φυτών
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Dill Vegetal
In Polish
Saraca indica
Dill roślin
In Latin
Saraca indica
Planta ingratis voratrinis dispensatur
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Properties of Ashoka and Dill
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Dill? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Dill. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Dill doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like and Dill 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 Dill and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Dill
Season and care of Ashoka and Dill is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Dill Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Dill season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Dill is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Dill is Neutral.
Ashoka and Dill Physical Information
Ashoka and Dill physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Dill height is 60.00 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Dill are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Dill flower color: Yellow and Chartreuse
- Dill leaf color: Light Green and Sea Green
Care of Ashoka and Dill
Care of Ashoka and Dill include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Dill 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 Dill needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.