Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southwestern United States, Mexico
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Nolina microcarpa, Nolina texana
Saraca asoca
Habitat
Desert, Foot Hills, High elevation, Upland, Woodlands
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Green
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Yellow green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Water once every two or three weeks
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain, Stress
-
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Edible Uses
Insignificant
Yes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Erosion control, Food for animals, Provides ground cover
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Leaves
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Animal Feed
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
NOLINA microcarpa
SARACA indica
Common Name
Sacahuista, Palmilla
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
Bear Grass
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Bärn-Gras
SARACA indica
In French
ours Herbe
Saraca indica
In Spanish
Hierba de oso
indica Saraca
In Greek
αρκούδα Grass
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
bear Grass
Saraca indica
In Polish
miś Trawa
Saraca indica
In Latin
herbas ferunt
Saraca indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Liliaceae
Fabaceae
Genus
Nolina Michx
Saraca
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bear Grass and Ashoka
Wondering what are the properties of Bear Grass and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Bear Grass and Ashoka. Bear Grass doesn't have thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Bear Grass does not have fragrant flowers. Bear Grass has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress and Ashoka has allergic reactions like Anxiety, Depression, High blood cholestrol, High blood pressure, Pain and Stress. 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 Bear Grass and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bear Grass and Ashoka
Season and care of Bear Grass and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Bear Grass and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bear Grass season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bear Grass is Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bear Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Bear Grass and Ashoka Physical Information
Bear Grass and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Bear Grass height is 152.40 cm and width 121.92 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bear Grass and Ashoka are as follows:
Bear Grass flower color: White and Green
Bear Grass leaf color: Yellow green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Bear Grass and Ashoka
Care of Bear Grass and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bear Grass pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bear Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Ashoka needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.