Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Brazil
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Laburnum anagyroides
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Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
11-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 23, 24
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Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Lemon yellow
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Grafting, root cutting, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires more often in extreme heat, 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
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Canker, Caterpillars, Root Pathogen
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
allergic reaction, poisonous if ingested, Skin irritation
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Formal Garden, Used in parkland
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Vomiting
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Seeds
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Pesticide, Used as Ornamental plant, Wood is used for making furniture
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
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
LOPHANTHERA lactescens
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Golden Chain Tree
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Laburnum
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Goldregen (Pflanze)
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Laburnum
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Laburnum
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Laburnum
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Laburnum
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Złotokap
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Laburnum
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Fabales
Scrophulariales
Family
Fabaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Faboideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Golden Chain Tree and Malabar nut
Season and care of Golden Chain Tree and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Golden Chain Tree and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Golden Chain Tree season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Golden Chain Tree is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Golden Chain Tree and Malabar nut Physical Information
Golden Chain Tree and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Golden Chain Tree height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Golden Chain Tree and Malabar nut are as follows:
Golden Chain Tree flower color: Yellow and Lemon yellow
Golden Chain Tree leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Malabar nut
Care of Golden Chain Tree and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Golden Chain Tree 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 Golden Chain Tree 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.