Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Mexico, Central America, South America
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Subtropical climates, tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
10-15
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 13, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Green, Chocolate
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring
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
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
-
Drought, Dry Conditions
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
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, Fertilize in early spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Brown Spots, Scab, Scorch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Bees
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Agroforestry, Fixes Nitrogen, Insect Repellent, soil stabilisation
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Antifungal, Cold, Expectorant, Fever, Rheumatism, Sedative, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Cattle Fodder, Used as firewood, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
GLIRICIDIA sepium
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Mexican Lilac, Mother-of-coffee, Quickstick
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
QUICKSTICK
In German
SARACA indica
QUICKSTICK
In French
Saraca indica
QUICKSTICK
In Spanish
indica Saraca
QUICKSTICK
In Greek
Saraca indica
QUICKSTICK
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
QuickStick
In Polish
Saraca indica
QUICKSTICK
In Latin
Saraca indica
Quickstick
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Detarieae
Robinieae
Season and Care of Ashoka and Quickstick
Season and care of Ashoka and Quickstick is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Quickstick Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Quickstick season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Quickstick is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Quickstick is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and Quickstick Physical Information
Ashoka and Quickstick physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Quickstick height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Quickstick are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Quickstick flower color: Pink and Light Pink
- Quickstick leaf color: Green
Care of Ashoka and Quickstick
Care of Ashoka and Quickstick include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Quickstick 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 Quickstick needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.