Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Cactus or Succulent
Tree
Origin
North America, Latin America and the Caribbean, Central America, South America
Southeastern Asia, India
Habitat
Tropical regions
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
Flower Color
-
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
-
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, White
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
-
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
-
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
-
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full 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
-
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Average Water Needs
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 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, Apply 10-10-10 amount, Fertilzer with low nitrogen content
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Mealybugs
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Bold
Medium
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
-
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Houseplant, Rock Garden, Wall
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
Hatiora salicornioides
SARACA indica
Common Name
dancing bones cactus, drunkard's dream, spice cactus
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
Hatiora
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Hatiora
SARACA indica
In French
Hatiora
Saraca indica
In Spanish
Hatiora
indica Saraca
In Greek
Hatiora
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
Hatiora
Saraca indica
In Polish
hatiora
Saraca indica
In Latin
Hatiora
Saraca indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fabales
Family
Cactaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Rhipsalideae
Detarieae
Properties of Hatiora and Ashoka
Wondering what are the properties of Hatiora and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Hatiora and Ashoka. Hatiora has thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Hatiora does not have fragrant flowers. Hatiora 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 Hatiora and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Hatiora and Ashoka
Season and care of Hatiora and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Hatiora and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Hatiora season is and Ashoka season is . The type of soil for Hatiora is Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Hatiora is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Hatiora and Ashoka Physical Information
Hatiora and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Hatiora height is 10.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Hatiora and Ashoka are as follows:
Care of Hatiora and Ashoka
Care of Hatiora and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Hatiora 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 Hatiora 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.