Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Eastern Europe, Southern Europe, Russia/Siberia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Roadsides, sand dunes, Waste areas
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Yellow, Dark Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Water more in summer
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
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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, fertilize in growing season
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Insects
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Abdominal pain, Constipation, Diarrhea, Skin irritation
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin, Making cosmetics, Stops hair loss
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Eczema
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Root
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
MALUS domestica 'Winesap'
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Apple, Dessert Apple, Winesap Apple
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Primula sieboldii
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Siebolds Primel
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Primrose japonaise
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Primula sieboldii
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Primula sieboldii
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Primula sieboldii
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Pierwiosnek Siebolda
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Primula sieboldii
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Myrtales
Scrophulariales
Family
Onagraceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Onagreae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Onagroideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Japanese primrose and Malabar nut
Season and care of Japanese primrose and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese primrose and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese primrose season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Japanese primrose is Clay, Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese primrose is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese primrose and Malabar nut Physical Information
Japanese primrose and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese primrose height is 370.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Japanese primrose and Malabar nut are as follows:
Japanese primrose flower color: White
Japanese primrose leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese primrose and Malabar nut
Care of Japanese primrose and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese primrose 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 Japanese primrose 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.