Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants
Tree
Origin
Northeastern United States, North-Central United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia, India
Habitat
Dry areas, Rocky areas
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-7
10-15
AHS Heat Zone
7 - 1
12-10
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow, Pink
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Blue Green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Pinnate
Plant Season
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
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do Not over Water, Keep ground moist, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering
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 leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in early summer, fertilize in growing season, fertilize in spring
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Insects
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Sedative
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
CORYDALIS sempervirens
SARACA indica
Common Name
Colic Weed, Pale Fumewort, Pale Corydalis
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
Capnoides
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Capnoides
SARACA indica
In French
capnoides
Saraca indica
In Spanish
Capnoides
indica Saraca
In Greek
Capnoides
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
Capnoides
Saraca indica
In Polish
Capnoides
Saraca indica
In Latin
capnoides
Saraca indica
Phylum
Basidiomycota
Magnoliophyta
Class
Agaricomycetes
Magnoliopsida
Family
Fumariaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Fumarieae
Detarieae
Properties of Capnoides and Ashoka
Wondering what are the properties of Capnoides and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Capnoides and Ashoka. Capnoides doesn't have thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Capnoides does not have fragrant flowers. Capnoides has allergic reactions like Corydalis and Ashoka has allergic reactions like Corydalis. 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 Capnoides and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Capnoides and Ashoka
Season and care of Capnoides and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Capnoides and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Capnoides season is Summer and Fall and Ashoka season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Capnoides is Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Capnoides is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Capnoides and Ashoka Physical Information
Capnoides and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Capnoides height is 30.50 cm and width 20.30 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Capnoides and Ashoka are as follows:
Capnoides flower color: Yellow and Pink
Capnoides leaf color: Blue Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Capnoides and Ashoka
Care of Capnoides and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Capnoides pruning is done Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves and Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Capnoides 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.