Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Madagascar
Types
Saraca asoca
Cyperus involucratus, Cyperus albostriatus
Habitat
Forests, Subtropical forests
Temperate Regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-15
8-11
Sunset Zone
H2
H1, H2, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Yellow green, Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Pink, Copper
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Subulate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Early Summer, Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
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
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Poorly 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 spider mite, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Antibacterial, Antifungal
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaves
Root
Other Uses
Used for its medicinal properties
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Bog Garden, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Tropical, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
SARACA indica
Cyperus Alternifolius
Common Name
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
Umbrella Papyrus, Umbrella Sedge, Umbrella Palm, Umbrella Plant
In Hindi
Saraca इंडिका
Umbrella Plant
In German
SARACA indica
Dach-Anlage
In French
Saraca indica
Parapluie Plante
In Spanish
indica Saraca
Umbrella Plant
In Greek
Saraca indica
ομπρέλα φυτών
In Portuguese
Saraca indica
Planta do guarda-chuva
In Polish
Saraca indica
parasol roślin
In Latin
Saraca indica
O Planta
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Family
Fabaceae
Cyperaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Properties of Ashoka and Umbrella Sedge
Wondering what are the properties of Ashoka and Umbrella Sedge? We provide you with everything About Ashoka and Umbrella Sedge. Ashoka doesn't have thorns and Umbrella Sedge doesn't have thorns. Also Ashoka does not have fragrant flowers. Ashoka has allergic reactions like and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Ashoka and Umbrella Sedge
Season and care of Ashoka and Umbrella Sedge is important to know. While considering everything about Ashoka and Umbrella Sedge Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Umbrella Sedge season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Ashoka is Loam, Sand and for Umbrella Sedge is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral and for Umbrella Sedge is Acidic, Neutral.
Ashoka and Umbrella Sedge Physical Information
Ashoka and Umbrella Sedge physical information is very important for comparison. Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm whereas Umbrella Sedge height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm. The color specification of Ashoka and Umbrella Sedge are as follows:
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Umbrella Sedge flower color: Yellow green and Brown
- Umbrella Sedge leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Ashoka and Umbrella Sedge
Care of Ashoka and Umbrella Sedge include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Umbrella Sedge 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 Umbrella Sedge needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.