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Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Also known as Ashoka · Red Saraca · Sorrowless Tree
Saraca asoca, the Asoka Tree, is an evergreen native to India, admired for its vibrant flowers and cultural significance. It's a beautiful ornamental.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Prefers full sun to partial shade.
80% intensity
Protect young plants from intense midday sun.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
70% intensity
Reduce watering slightly in cooler months.
Well-draining, fertile loamy soil. Slightly acidic to neutral pH is ideal.
50% intensity
Ideal growing range is 18-25°C.
80% intensity
Avoid temperatures below 10°C.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
50% intensity
Feed with a balanced liquid fertilizer during the growing season.
50% intensity
Apply every 4-6 weeks.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
| Edible | No |
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Water deeply when the top inch of soil feels dry. Ensure good drainage to prevent root rot, especially in containers.
Prune to shape the tree, remove dead or diseased branches, and encourage bushier growth. Light pruning can be done after flowering.
Best propagated from seeds sown fresh. Cuttings can also be taken from semi-hardwood in summer.
Young plants may need repotting annually. Mature trees in containers can be repotted every 2-3 years, or when root-bound.
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Monthly activity intensity for bloom and fruit across both hemispheres.
Flowering & fruiting calendar
Flowering & fruiting calendar
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Where Asoka-Tree (Saraca asoca) is found
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Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Fabales |
| Family | Fabaceae |
| Genus | Saraca |
| Species | Saraca asoca |
Similar in genus Saraca
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