Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Shrub
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Asia, China, Japan, South-Eastern Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Shaded sites, Shady Edge
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-10
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-5
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Pale White
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Circular
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Not Available
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Stem Cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs Very high moisture, Never Over-water
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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, Compost
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
Shade areas, Shallow soil, Sun
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Rabbits, Snails
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Abdominal distension
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes, small hedge
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Blood purifying, Making cosmetics, Remove blemishes
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Appetizer, Cardiac, constipation, Digestion problems, Eliminate toxins, Liver problems
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Leaf Stalks, Leaves, Seeds
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Powdered and mixed with tea, Showy Purposes, Traditionally considered as lucky plant, Used as a laxative, Used as a thickener in soups
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
Groundcover
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PLEIOBLASTUS distichus
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Dwarf Bamboo
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
अजवाइन
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Ajowan
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Ajowan
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Trachyspermum ammi
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
σπόρους καραμπίνα
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
aipo
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
seler
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
semina Carom
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Apiales
Scrophulariales
Family
Apiaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Trachyspermum
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Apioideae
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Ajwain plant and Malabar nut
Season and care of Ajwain plant and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Ajwain plant and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ajwain plant season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ajwain plant is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ajwain plant is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ajwain plant and Malabar nut Physical Information
Ajwain plant and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Ajwain plant height is 5.00 cm and width 10.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Ajwain plant and Malabar nut are as follows:
Ajwain plant flower color: Pale White
Ajwain plant leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ajwain plant and Malabar nut
Care of Ajwain plant and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ajwain plant pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves 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 Ajwain plant needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.