Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
South Africa
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Basalt cliffs, Coastal sand dunes, Rock outcrops, Sandy flats
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow, Blue, Light Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Green, Tan, Silver
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
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
organic fertilizer like 2:3:2
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Leafminer
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies, Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cut Flowers, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Basketary, Beneficial species for attracting pollinators, Used for Landscaping
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
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Groundcover, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
FELICIA amelloides
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Blue Marguerite
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
ब्लू गुलबहार
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Blau Marguerite
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Bleu Marguerite
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Margarita azul
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
μπλε Marguerite
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
azul Marguerite
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
niebieski Marguerite
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Margareta blue
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Astereae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Blue Marguerite and Malabar nut
Season and care of Blue Marguerite and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Blue Marguerite and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Blue Marguerite season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Blue Marguerite is Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Blue Marguerite is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Blue Marguerite and Malabar nut Physical Information
Blue Marguerite and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Blue Marguerite height is 30.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Blue Marguerite and Malabar nut are as follows:
Blue Marguerite flower color: Yellow, Blue and Light Blue
Blue Marguerite leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Blue Marguerite and Malabar nut
Care of Blue Marguerite and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Blue Marguerite 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 Blue Marguerite 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.