Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Cactus or Succulent
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
North America, Southwestern United States, Mexico
Types
Saraca asoca
Echinocactus parryi, Echinocactus texensis
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Desert, Gravels, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-15
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12-10
Sunset Zone
H2
12, 13, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Yellow, Magenta
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Yellow
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
-
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
-
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Succulent
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
-
Drought, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
organic fertlizers
fertilize in summer, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Mealybugs, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Heat Tolerance, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Insects, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Very little waste
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
ECHINOCACTUS
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Golden barrel cactus, Golden ball
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
echinocactus
In German
SARACA indica
echinocactus
In French
Saraca indica
echinocactus
In Spanish
indica Saraca
echinocactus
In Greek
Saraca indica
Echinocactus
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Echinocactus
In Polish
Saraca indica
Echinocactus
In Latin
Saraca indica
Echinocactus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Caryophyllales
Family
Fabaceae
Cactaceae
Genus
Saraca
Echinocactus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ashoka and Echinocactus
Season and care of Ashoka and Echinocactus is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Echinocactus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Echinocactus season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Echinocactus is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Echinocactus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and Echinocactus Physical Information
Ashoka and Echinocactus physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Echinocactus height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Echinocactus are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Echinocactus flower color: Yellow and Magenta
- Echinocactus leaf color:
Care of Ashoka and Echinocactus
Care of Ashoka and Echinocactus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Echinocactus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Echinocactus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.