Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Southeastern Asia, India
Habitat
gardens, Hardwood forests
Forests, Subtropical forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-7
10-15
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
H2
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Orange, Gold, Crimson
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green
Dark Red, Dark Salmon
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green
Green, Pink, Copper
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Butterfly shaped
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Medium
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
No fertilizers needed
organic fertlizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Butterflies
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Cancer, Diuretic
Bleeding, hemorrhoids, Used as a sedative
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
SARACA indica
Common Name
-
Ashoka Tree, Sorrowless Tree
In Hindi
Twinleaf
Saraca इंडिका
In German
Twinleaf
SARACA indica
In French
Twinleaf
Saraca indica
In Spanish
Twinleaf
indica Saraca
In Greek
Twinleaf
Saraca indica
In Portuguese
Twinleaf
Saraca indica
In Polish
Twinleaf
Saraca indica
In Latin
Twinleaf
Saraca indica
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ranunculales
Fabales
Family
Berberidaceae
Fabaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Properties of Twinleaf and Ashoka
Wondering what are the properties of Twinleaf and Ashoka? We provide you with everything About Twinleaf and Ashoka. Twinleaf doesn't have thorns and Ashoka doesn't have thorns. Also Twinleaf does not have fragrant flowers. Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf and Ashoka and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Twinleaf and Ashoka
Season and care of Twinleaf and Ashoka is important to know. While considering everything about Twinleaf and Ashoka Care, growing season is an essential factor. Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Ashoka season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam and for Ashoka is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline and for Ashoka is Acidic, Neutral.
Twinleaf and Ashoka Physical Information
Twinleaf and Ashoka physical information is very important for comparison. Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm whereas Ashoka height is 850.00 cm and width 1,220.00 cm. The color specification of Twinleaf and Ashoka are as follows:
Twinleaf flower color: White
Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Ashoka flower color: Yellow, Orange, Gold and Crimson
- Ashoka leaf color: Green, Pink and Copper
Care of Twinleaf and Ashoka
Care of Twinleaf and Ashoka include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning and Ashoka pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Twinleaf 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.