Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southeastern United States, California, Caribbean
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
marshes, Swamps, Tropical Climate
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Mat-forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
-
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Fin-shaped Tufts
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
-
Pollution, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Plugs, Sod, Sprigs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Average Water Needs
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
Well drained
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
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
-
Allergy
-
Congestion, Itchiness, sneezing
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
-
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
-
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Used in lawns and turf
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
STENOTAPHRUM secundatum
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Softleaf Buffalo Grass, St. Augustine Grass
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
St. Augustine Grass
In German
SARACA indica
St. Augustine Grass
In French
Saraca indica
St. Augustine Grass
In Spanish
indica Saraca
St. Augustine Grass
In Greek
Saraca indica
St. Augustine Grass
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
St. Augustine Grass
In Polish
Saraca indica
St. Augustine Grass
In Latin
Saraca indica
St. Augustine Grass
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Genus
Saraca
Stenotaphrum
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Ashoka and St. Augustine Grass
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and St. Augustine Grass? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and St. Augustine Grass. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and St. Augustine Grass doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and St. Augustine Grass
Season and care of Ashoka and St. Augustine Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and St. Augustine Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and St. Augustine Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for St. Augustine Grass is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for St. Augustine Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and St. Augustine Grass Physical Information
Ashoka and St. Augustine Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas St. Augustine Grass height is 760.00 cm and width 15.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and St. Augustine Grass are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
St. Augustine Grass flower color:
- St. Augustine Grass leaf color: Green
Care of Ashoka and St. Augustine Grass
Care of Ashoka and St. Augustine Grass include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and St. Augustine Grass 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 St. Augustine Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.