Life Span
Annual and Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
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South-Eastern Asia
Types
Pyracantha ‘Soleil d’Or’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Red Column’ (Firethorn)
Pyracantha ‘Mohave’ (Firethorn).
Pyrancantha ‘Firelight’
Pyracantha ‘Golden Charmer’
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Habitat
gardens, Shaded sites, Shady Edge, Woodlands
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
Habit
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, 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, Brown, Bronze
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires regular watering, Water when soil is dry
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
Clay, 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, Shape and thin as needed
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Moth
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Decorating walls, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
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Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Fruits
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PYRACANTHA 'Fiery Cascade'
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
firethorn, scarlet firethorn
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
firethorn
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
firethorn
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
firethorn
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
firethorn
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
firethorn
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
firethorn
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
firethorn
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Pyracanthae Atalantioidis
Justicia adhatoda
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Pyracantha
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Amygdaloideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Firethorn and Malabar nut
Season and care of Firethorn and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Firethorn and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Firethorn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Firethorn is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Firethorn is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Firethorn and Malabar nut Physical Information
Firethorn and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Firethorn height is 180.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Firethorn and Malabar nut are as follows:
Firethorn flower color: White and Ivory
Firethorn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Firethorn and Malabar nut
Care of Firethorn and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Firethorn pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed 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 Firethorn 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.