Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Mexico
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
gardens, Grassland, Roadsides
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
9-14
Sunset Zone
H2
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Arching/Fountain-shaped
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Red
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
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Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Brown, Light Green, Tan
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, Fall
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
Spring, Fall
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Do not water excessively, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water Deeply
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
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Tropical, Wildflower
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
CALLIANDRA californica
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Baja fairy duster
Zapotillo
Chuparosa
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
tabardillo
In German
SARACA indica
tabardillo
In French
Saraca indica
tabardillo
In Spanish
indica Saraca
tabardillo
In Greek
Saraca indica
Tabardillo
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Tabardillo
In Polish
Saraca indica
Tabardillo
In Latin
Saraca indica
Tabardillo
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Ashoka and Tabardillo
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Tabardillo? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Tabardillo. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Tabardillo doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Tabardillo
Season and care of Ashoka and Tabardillo is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Tabardillo Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Tabardillo season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Tabardillo is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Tabardillo is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ashoka and Tabardillo Physical Information
Ashoka and Tabardillo physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tabardillo height is 90.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Tabardillo are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Tabardillo flower color: Red
- Tabardillo leaf color: Green
Care of Ashoka and Tabardillo
Care of Ashoka and Tabardillo include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabardillo 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 Tabardillo needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.