Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
North America
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Lake margins, Lake Sides, Lakes
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
-9999
Sunset Zone
H2
7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
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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
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Long linear and narrow
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun
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
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Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Rhizome division, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
occasional watering once established
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
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
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
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Birds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
Schoenoplectus Tabernaemontani
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Grey Club-Rush, Great Bulrush, Softstem Bulrush
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Softstem Bulrush
In German
SARACA indica
Softstem Bulrush
In French
Saraca indica
Softstem Bulrush
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Softstem Bulrush
In Greek
Saraca indica
Softstem Bulrush
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Softstem Bulrush
In Polish
Saraca indica
Softstem Bulrush
In Latin
Saraca indica
Softstem Bulrush
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Genus
Saraca
Schoenoplectus
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
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.