Ashoka

Softstem Bulrush

About Ashoka and Softstem Bulrush

Ashoka

Softstem Bulrush

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Type

Tree

Sedge or Rush

Origin

Southeastern Asia, India

North America

Types

Saraca asoca

Grass

Number of Varieties

0 40000

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Habitat

Forests, Subtropical forests

Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-15-9999

0 99

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AHS Heat Zone

12-10

Sunset Zone

7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded

Upright/Erect

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

850.00 cm270.00 cm

0 3900

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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm150.00 cm

0 6350

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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Dark Salmon

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Pink, Copper

Olive

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

Olive

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

Sandy Brown

Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate

Long linear and narrow

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade

Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow

Medium

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand

Clay, Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Drainage

Well drained

Poorly Drained

Bloom Time

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings

Rhizome division, Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

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

occasional watering once established

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

Poorly Drained

Sun Exposure

Partial shade

Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch

Aphids, Mealy bugs, Scale, Scale insects

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Foliage Texture

Medium

Bold

Foliage Sheen

Matte

Glossy

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies

Birds, Butterflies

Allergy

Itchiness

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes

Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative

Abscess, Snakebite, Wounds

Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves

Rhizomes, Root, Seeds, Shoots, Stem

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties

Used As Food

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical

Saraca indica

Softstem Bulrush

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Liliopsida

Order

Fabales

Poales

Family

Fabaceae

Cyperaceae

Genus

Saraca

Schoenoplectus

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots

Tribe

Detarieae

Subfamily

Number of Species

435

1 27800

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Properties of Ashoka and Softstem Bulrush

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

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Season and Care of Ashoka and Softstem Bulrush

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

Ashoka and Softstem Bulrush Physical Information

Ashoka and Softstem Bulrush physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Softstem Bulrush height is 270.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Softstem Bulrush are as follows:

Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Softstem Bulrush flower color:
Softstem Bulrush leaf color: Olive

Care of Ashoka and Softstem Bulrush

Care of Ashoka and Softstem Bulrush include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Softstem Bulrush 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 Softstem Bulrush needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.