Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tree
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Eastern Asia, China, Japan, Korea
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
gardens, old gardens
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Green, Gray Green, Tan
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Gold, Bronze
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Obtuse
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require regular watering, Do not water excessively, Do not water frequently
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
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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Borders
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Wood
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
For making oil, 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
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Shade Trees, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
STYRAX japonicus
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Japanese Snowbell
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Japanese Snowbell
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Japanese Snowbell
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Japanese Snowbell
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Japanese Snowbell
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Japanese Snowbell
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Japanese Snowbell
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Japanese Snowbell
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Japanese Snowbell
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Ericales
Scrophulariales
Family
Styracaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Japanese Snowbell and Malabar nut
Season and care of Japanese Snowbell and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Japanese Snowbell and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Japanese Snowbell season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Japanese Snowbell is Clay, Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Japanese Snowbell is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Japanese Snowbell and Malabar nut Physical Information
Japanese Snowbell and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Japanese Snowbell height is 610.00 cm and width 550.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Japanese Snowbell and Malabar nut are as follows:
Japanese Snowbell flower color: White
Japanese Snowbell leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Japanese Snowbell and Malabar nut
Care of Japanese Snowbell and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Japanese Snowbell 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 Snowbell 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.