Ashoka

Ragged Robin

About Ashoka and Ragged Robin

Ashoka

Ragged Robin

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Perennial

Origin

Southeastern Asia, India

Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Southern Europe, Western Europe, Russia, Siberia

Types

Saraca asoca

Number of Varieties

130

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Habitat

Forests, Subtropical forests

damp meadows, ditches, Fields, Hay fields, shores, springs, Swamps

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-153-7

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

7-1

Sunset Zone

1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 14, 15, 16, 17

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

850.00 cm61.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm60.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson

White, Pink, Light Pink, Rose

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Dark Salmon

Purple, Bronze, Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Pink, Copper

Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Light Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Spring, Summer

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Fast

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, 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

Late Spring, Early Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground, Pot

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Divison, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Low

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering

Water daily during growing season

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand

Clay, 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 deadheads

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Fertilize in early spring, Fertilize the soil before planting, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Healthy tree

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

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Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

✔ ✘

Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Bees, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hoverflies, Insects

Allergy

allergic reaction

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Skin irritation, Skin Problems

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Whole plant

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used as Ornamental plant

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Bog Garden, Wildflower

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SARACA indica

LYCHNIS flos-cuculi

Common Name

Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree

Ragged Robin

In Hindi

Saraca इंडिका

Ragged Robin

In German

SARACA indica

Kuckucks-Lichtnelke

In French

Saraca indica

Ragged Robin

In Spanish

indica Saraca

petirrojo desigual

In Greek

Saraca indica

ragged Robin

In Portuguese

Saraca indica

Ragged Robin

In Polish

Saraca indica

Ragged Robin

In Latin

Saraca indica

Robin ragged

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Anthophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Equisetopsida

Order

Fabales

Caryophyllales

Family

Fabaceae

Caryophyllaceae

Genus

Saraca

Lychnis

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Number of Species

460

1 27800

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Properties of Ashoka and Ragged Robin

Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Ragged Robin? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Ragged Robin. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Ragged Robin doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like and Ragged Robin 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 Ragged Robin and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Ashoka and Ragged Robin

Season and care of Ashoka and Ragged Robin is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Ragged Robin Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ragged Robin season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Ragged Robin is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Ragged Robin is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.

Ashoka and Ragged Robin Physical Information

Ashoka and Ragged Robin physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Ragged Robin height is 61.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Ragged Robin are as follows:

Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Ragged Robin flower color: White, Pink, Light Pink and Rose
Ragged Robin leaf color: Green

Care of Ashoka and Ragged Robin

Care of Ashoka and Ragged Robin include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ragged Robin pruning is done Remove deadheads. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ragged Robin needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.