Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Aerides Falcata
Aerides lawrenciae
Aerides multiflorum
Aerides rosea
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Grassland
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H2
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Multi-Color
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Not Available
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Not Available
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water Deeply, Water twice a day in the initial period
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Not Available
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Ear ache
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Cutflower, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
AERIDES houlletiana
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Aerides, Orchid
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Aerides
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Aerides
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Aerides
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Aerides
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Αέρηδες
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Aerides
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Aerides
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Aerides
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Orchidaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Aerides and Malabar nut
Season and care of Aerides and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Aerides and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Aerides season is Spring and Summer and Malabar nut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Aerides is Not Available and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Aerides is Not Available and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Aerides and Malabar nut Physical Information
Aerides and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Aerides height is 40.60 cm and width 25.40 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Aerides and Malabar nut are as follows:
Aerides flower color: Light Yellow, Gold, Fuchsia and Ivory
Aerides leaf color: Not Available
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Aerides and Malabar nut
Care of Aerides and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Aerides pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune ocassionally, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Malabar nut pruning is done Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Aerides needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.