Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Western Europe
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, Lake Sides, Marshy ground, shade of upland trees, Shaded sites, Subtropical climates
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Purple, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Cushion
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
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
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Rhizome division
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Average Water
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
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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
Ants, Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Ear ache, Fever, Heart problems, Menstrual Disorders, Snakebite
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
Not Available, Used in making tooth powder
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
Edging, Groundcover
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ASARUM europaeum
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
European Wild Ginger
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
यूरोपीय जंगली अदरक
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Europäische Wild Ginger
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Wild Ginger européenne
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Wild Ginger Europea
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Ευρωπαϊκή Wild Ginger
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Wild Ginger Europeia
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Kopytnik pospolity
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Gingiberi Europae Wild
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Piperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aristolochiaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of European Wild Ginger and Malabar nut
Season and care of European Wild Ginger and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about European Wild Ginger and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. European Wild Ginger season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for European Wild Ginger is Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for European Wild Ginger is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
European Wild Ginger and Malabar nut Physical Information
European Wild Ginger and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. European Wild Ginger height is 6.35 cm and width 27.30 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of European Wild Ginger and Malabar nut are as follows:
European Wild Ginger flower color: Green, Purple and Brown
European Wild Ginger leaf color: Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of European Wild Ginger and Malabar nut
Care of European Wild Ginger and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. European Wild Ginger pruning is done Don't prune in winter, Prune in spring, 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 European Wild Ginger needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.