Saraca indica

HIGHLIGHTS

• Popularly used as  – Ashok, Asogam, Wu You Hua, Osaka
• Flower – Red
• Edible – part no
• Growth – Fast growth rate
• Uses – used for its medicinal value and it is reported to have a stimulating effect on the endometrium and ovarian tissue

PLANTING & CARE

• Temperature – Prefers temperature 0 to 35 degrees C
• Water – Newly planted– Watering should be in an optimum amount for plants healthy growth.
• Light – Grow sorrowless tree in dappled sunlight under larger trees or in partial shade.
• Fertilizer – Adding potassium fertilizer is beneficial. It has a slow to moderate growth rate and limited tolerance to drought.
• Pruning – Grow sorrowless tree in dappled sunlight under larger trees or in partial shade

SPECIFICATION

• Plant – Saraca indica
• Flower colour – Red
• Height – 40 to 50 cm / 1.5 feet
• Pot size – 4 – 6 inches upper diameter
• Weight – 2-3 Kgs