Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Perennial
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Summer Damasks, Autumn Damasks
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
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
Repeat Bloomer
Not Available
No
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Beetles, Black Spot, Caterpillars, Downy mildew, Mosaic viruses, Powdery mildew, Rust, Scale insects, Thripes
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Double
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Invasive
Not Available
Yes
Self-Sowing
Not Available
No
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Rash
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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
Not Available
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc.
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, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Rosa × damascena
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Damask rose, rose of castile
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
जामदानी गुलाब
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Damaszener-Rosen
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Le rosier de Damas
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Rosa de Damasco, Rosa de Castilla
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
δαμασκηνό τριαντάφυλλο
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
rosa damascena
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Róża damasceńska
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
surrexit Damascum
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Not Available
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Damask Rose and Malabar nut
Season and care of Damask Rose and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Damask Rose and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Damask Rose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Damask Rose is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Damask Rose is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Damask Rose and Malabar nut Physical Information
Damask Rose and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Damask Rose height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Damask Rose and Malabar nut are as follows:
Damask Rose flower color: Pink
Damask Rose leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Damask Rose and Malabar nut
Care of Damask Rose and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Damask Rose 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 Damask Rose 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.