Ashoka Tree, Polyalthia longifolia - Plant

You can grow Ashoka tree though Seeds.Consider the following points to grow Ashoka .
1. Sunlight- More than 6 hours of natural direct bright sunlight is required.
2.Soil- Soil or potting mixture should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3.Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4.Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season(June-July).

Yes,it is believed that Planting this auspicious plant not only brings health benefits to the inhabitants but also attracts happiness and prosperity in the house. It represents love, beauty and elegance.

You can grow Ashoka tree outdoor where direct bright light is available (4-6 hrs.)

Saraca asoca is a plant belonging to the Detarioideae subfamily of the legume family. It is an important tree in the cultural traditions of the Indian subcontinent and adjacent areas

Yes, Ashoka has been traditionally used in Indian Ayurveda as a uterine tonic and has been indicated in menstrual irregularities etc. Note: The above information is general guidelines be sure to consult your healthcare adviser before consumption or application of plant or plant parts.

Yes, The ashoka flowers come in heavy, lush bunches.

Yes, You can plant Ashoka tree at home where it will get direct bright light for 4-6 hrs. a day

1. Sunlight- More than 6 hours of natural direct bright sunlight is required.
2.Soil- Soil or potting mixture should be well drained, fertile and nutrient rich.
3.Water- Water the plant when 1-2 inch surface soil layer feels dry to touch.
4.Fertilizer - Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season(June-July).

To plant tree consider the following points
1.To grow plant in pot, choose a pot having of 7-10 inch upper diameter and drainage holes.
2.Fill the 1/3 pot with well drained soil rich in organic content and place the plant in the center of the pot.
3. Fill the remaining pot with same soil.
4. Keep the plant in indirect bright light location for 2-3 days and then gradually move to a location that receives more than 6 hours of direct sunlight.
5. Once the plant is overgrown in current pot, plant it in field. If you are planting purchased plant directly in ground follow below procedure.
1. Keep the plant in indirect bright light for 3-4 days and gradually move to a location receiving direct sunlight for more than 6 hours a day.
2. Dig a pit twice the size of the bag/pot the current plant is in.
3. Fill the 1/3 of pit with soil rich in organic content, place the plant in center and fill the pit with same soil.
4. Apply water General caring tips Plant should get more than 6 hours of sunlight a day. Water the plant when surface soil (1-2 inch) feels dry to touch. Apply any organic fertilizer during the main growing season (June-July).

Yes Ashoka is deciduos tree.

Ashoka tree can reproduce through seed propagation.
1. Select a container having 5-7 inch diameter.
2. Fill the container with well-drained soil.
3. Gently mix the soil.
4. Moisten the surface of the soil with water spray.
5. Sprinkle the seeds evenly on soil and cover with a thin soil layer.
6. Cover the seed container with a transparent plastic paper.
7. Place the seed container in indirect bright light.
8. Remove plastic wrapping once seeds start to germinate.
9. Keep the soil moist but do not make the soil soggy by overwatering.

Ashoka tree should be placed in the north of the house