Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
China, Japan
Southeastern Asia, India
Habitat
Well Drained
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
10-15
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
H2
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Blue Violet
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Gray Green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Rhomboid
Pinnate
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Rooted stem cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering, Water Deeply
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
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Apply N-P-K
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
bees, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Drought and Wet Site, Variety of soil types
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ornamental use, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
-
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Foundation, Mixed Border
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CARYOPTERIS incana
SARACA indica
Common Name
bluebeard
you shu
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
Bluebeard
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Blaubart
SARACA indica
In French
Bluebeard
Saraca indica
In Spanish
Barba Azul
indica Saraca
In Greek
Κυανοπώγωνα
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
Barba Azul
Saraca indica
In Polish
Sinobrody
Saraca indica
In Latin
Bluebeard
Saraca indica
Phylum
Streptophyta
Magnoliophyta
Family
Verbenaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Bluebeard and Ashoka
Wondering what are the properties of Bluebeard and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Bluebeard and Ashoka. Bluebeard doesn't have thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Bluebeard does not have fragrant flowers. Bluebeard has allergic reactions like and Ashoka 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 Bluebeard and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Bluebeard and Ashoka
Season and care of Bluebeard and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Bluebeard and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bluebeard season is Summer and Fall and Ashoka season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Bluebeard is Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Bluebeard is Acidic, Neutral and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Bluebeard and Ashoka Physical Information
Bluebeard and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Bluebeard height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Bluebeard and Ashoka are as follows:
Bluebeard flower color: Blue Violet
Bluebeard leaf color: Gray Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Bluebeard and Ashoka
Care of Bluebeard and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bluebeard pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Remove deadheads and Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Bluebeard 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.