Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
-
South-Eastern Asia
Habitat
meadows, Pastures
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-15
9-11
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Purple, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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, Well-rotted manure
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Canker, Nematodes, Red blotch, Scale, Soft scales
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
-
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Nematodes, White peach scale
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Avoid during Pregnancy, Liver disease
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin and hair, Remove blemishes
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Diarrhea, Gastritis, Vomiting
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Buds, Flowers
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a nutritious food item, Used as a spice
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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Herb / Vegetable, Shade Trees
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Syzygium aromaticum
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Clove
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
लौंग
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Nelke
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Clou de girofle
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Clavo
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Σκελίδα σκόρδο
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
dente de alho
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Ząbek
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Castanea
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Musaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Syzygieae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Myrtoideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Clove and Malabar nut
Season and care of Clove and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Clove and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Clove season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Clove is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Clove is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Clove and Malabar nut Physical Information
Clove and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Clove height is 300.00 cm and width 100.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Clove and Malabar nut are as follows:
Clove flower color: White, Yellow, Purple and Brown
Clove leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Clove and Malabar nut
Care of Clove and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Clove pruning is done 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 Clove 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.