Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit, Perennial, Tree
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Australia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Tropical areas
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
Spreading
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Non Flowering Plant
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Brown, Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Red
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Broadly Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Ample 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
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
Not Available
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Asthma
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Making cosmetics
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Energy, Minerals, ß-carotene, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Grown for shade, Used As Food
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, Fruit Tree
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Terminalia catappa
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Bengal almond, country almond, false kamani, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
जंगली बादाम
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Katappenbaum, Seemandelbaum, Indische Mandel
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Badamier
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
almendro malabar, almendro de los trópicos, almendrón, falso kamani, Egombegombe
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Ινδικό αμύγδαλο
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
amêndoa, amendoeira, castanheira, anoz, árvore-de-anoz, castanholeira, coração-de-nego, castanhola, sete-copas, chapéu-de-sol, guarda-sol, terminália, figueira-da-índia
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Migdałecznik właściwy
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
inti almont
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Combretaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Terminilia
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Indian Almond and Malabar nut
Season and care of Indian Almond and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Almond and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Almond season is Summer and Malabar nut season is Summer. The type of soil for Indian Almond is Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Almond is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Almond and Malabar nut Physical Information
Indian Almond and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Almond height is 500.00 cm and width 600.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Indian Almond and Malabar nut are as follows:
Indian Almond flower color: Non Flowering Plant
Indian Almond leaf color: Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Almond and Malabar nut
Care of Indian Almond and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Almond pruning is done 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 Indian Almond needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.