Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Upland soils
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
10-15
Sunset Zone
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20
H2
Habit
Upright/Erect
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
Yellow
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Small elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought, Salt
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
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 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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Allergy
Not Available
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, Antiseptic, Emetic, Headache, Laxative, Stomach pain, Sunburn, Wounds
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Seeds, Wood
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Shade Trees
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
PARKINSONIA 'Desert Museum'
SARACA indica
Common Name
Desert Museum Palo Verde, Palo Verde
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
Palo Verde
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Palo Verde
SARACA indica
In French
Palo Verde
Saraca indica
In Spanish
Palo Verde
indica Saraca
In Greek
Palo verde
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
Palo Verde
Saraca indica
In Polish
Palo Verde
Saraca indica
In Latin
Palo Viride
Saraca indica
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Caesalpinieae
Detarieae
Subfamily
Caesalpiniaceae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Palo Verde and Ashoka
Wondering what are the properties of Palo Verde and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Palo Verde and Ashoka. Palo Verde has thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Palo Verde does not have fragrant flowers. Palo Verde has allergic reactions like Not Available and Ashoka has allergic reactions like Not Available. 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 Palo Verde and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Palo Verde and Ashoka
Season and care of Palo Verde and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Palo Verde and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Palo Verde season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ashoka season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Palo Verde is Loam, Sand and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Palo Verde is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Palo Verde and Ashoka Physical Information
Palo Verde and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Palo Verde height is 760.00 cm and width 760.00 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Palo Verde and Ashoka are as follows:
Palo Verde flower color: Yellow
Palo Verde leaf color: Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Palo Verde and Ashoka
Care of Palo Verde and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Palo Verde 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 Palo Verde 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.