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About Ashoka and Tabebuia

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What is

Life Span

Perennial
Annual and Perennial

Type

Tree
Tree

Origin

Southeastern Asia, India
South America, Brazil

Types

Saraca asoca
Rosea, Chrysotricha, Impetiginosa, Avellanedae

Number of Varieties

125
0 40000
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Habitat

Forests, Subtropical forests
Dry areas, Forest edges

USDA Hardiness Zone

10-159-12
0 99
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AHS Heat Zone

12-10
12-8

Sunset Zone

H2
H1, 13, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24

Habit

Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

850.00 cm1,220.00 cm
0 3900
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Minimum Width

1,220.00 cm1,070.00 cm
0 6350
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Plant Color

Flower Color

Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Yellow, Lemon yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor
Bicolor

Fruit Color

Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Brown, Sandy Brown

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Light Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green
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Shape

Leaf Shape

Pinnate
Oblong

Thorns

Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Partial shade
Full Sun

Growth Rate

Slow
Slow

Type of Soil

Loam, Sand
Clay, 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
Early Spring, Late Winter

Repeat Bloomer

Tolerances

-
Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground
Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings
Seedlings, Seperation, Vegetative Reproduction

Plant Maintenance

Medium
Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Water more in summer, Water occasionally

In Summer

Lots of watering
Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate
Moderate

In Winter

Average Water
Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline

Soil Type

Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Well drained
Well drained

Sun Exposure

Partial shade
Full Sun

Pruning

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads

Fertilizers

organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Red blotch
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch

Plant Tolerance

Drought
Drought

Facts

Flowers

Showy
Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single
Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

Edible Fruit

Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

Fragrant Fruit

Fragrant Leaf

Fragrant Bark/Stem

Showy Foliage

Showy Bark

Foliage Texture

Medium
Medium

Foliage Sheen

Matte
Glossy

Evergreen

Invasive

Self-Sowing

Attracts

Hummingbirds, Butterflies
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Allergy

-
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Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes

Beauty Benefits

-
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Edible Uses

Environmental Uses

Air purification
Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
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Part of Plant Used

Bark, Leaves
Leaves, Wood

Other Uses

Used for its medicinal properties
Wood is used for making furniture, Wood is used in construction

Used As Indoor Plant

Used As Outdoor Plant

Garden Design

Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

SARACA indica
HANDROANTHUS billbergii

Common Name

Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Guayacán, Tabebuia

In Hindi

Saraca इंडिका
Tabebuia

In German

SARACA indica
Tabebuia

In French

Saraca indica
Tabebuia

In Spanish

indica Saraca
Tabebuia

In Greek

Saraca indica
Tabebuia

In Portuguese

Saraca indica
Tabebuia

In Polish

Saraca indica
Tabebuia

In Latin

Saraca indica
Tabebuia

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae
Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta
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Class

Magnoliopsida
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Order

Fabales
Lamiales

Family

Fabaceae
Bignoniaceae

Genus

Saraca
Tabebuia

Clade

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Tribe

Detarieae
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Subfamily

-
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Number of Species

467
1 27800
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Properties of Ashoka and Tabebuia

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

Season and Care of Ashoka and Tabebuia

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

Ashoka and Tabebuia Physical Information

Ashoka and Tabebuia physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Tabebuia height is 1,220.00 cm and width 1,070.00 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Tabebuia are as follows:

  • Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson

  • Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper

  • Tabebuia flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow

  • Tabebuia leaf color: Green and Light Green

Care of Ashoka and Tabebuia

Care of Ashoka and Tabebuia include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Tabebuia pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, Pinch or prune as they grow to promote branching and bushiness, Prune before Winter, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads. In summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tabebuia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.