Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Melanesia, Australia
Types
Saraca asoca
Umbrella plant
Amate
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
gardens, Homesteads, Roadsides, Tropical regions, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Red, Purple
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Red, Purple
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do Not over Water, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Water occasionally
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
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Arthritis, Asthma, Headache, Rheumatoid arthritis, Stomach pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Employed in herbal medicine, Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Screening / Wind Break, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
SCHEFFLERA actinophylla
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Octopus Tree
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
ऑक्टोपस पेड़
In German
SARACA indica
Octopus tree
In French
Saraca indica
arbre Octopus
In Spanish
indica Saraca
árbol pulpo
In Greek
Saraca indica
χταπόδι δέντρο
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Octopus árvore
In Polish
Saraca indica
Ośmiornica drzewo
In Latin
Saraca indica
polypus ligno
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Ashoka and Octopus Tree
Season and care of Ashoka and Octopus Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Octopus Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Octopus Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Octopus Tree is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Octopus Tree is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and Octopus Tree Physical Information
Ashoka and Octopus Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Octopus Tree height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Octopus Tree are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Octopus Tree flower color: Red and Pink
- Octopus Tree leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Ashoka and Octopus Tree
Care of Ashoka and Octopus Tree include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Octopus Tree 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 Octopus Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.