Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
China, Korea
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Boggy areas, Swamps
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Yellow green
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Not Available
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, 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, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune back the growing tips, Prune to stimulate growth, 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
10-10-10 diluted liquid fertilizer, Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafminer, Mites, Nematodes, Psyllids
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Flying insects, Insects
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Itchiness, Skin irritation
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Decorating walls, Landscape Designing, Mass in beds, Mixed Border, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc., Used for making hedges
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for animals, Food for birds
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
Not Available
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for Landscaping
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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Rock Garden, Wall
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Buxus microphylla
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Korean boxwood
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Korean Boxwood
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Koreanisch Boxwood
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Boxwood coréenne
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Buxus microphylla
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Κορέας Πυξάρι
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Boxwood coreana
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Koreański Bukszpan
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Korean Boxwood
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Buxales
Scrophulariales
Family
Buxaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Korean Boxwood and Malabar nut
Season and care of Korean Boxwood and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Korean Boxwood and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Korean Boxwood season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Korean Boxwood is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Korean Boxwood is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Korean Boxwood and Malabar nut Physical Information
Korean Boxwood and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Korean Boxwood height is 120.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Korean Boxwood and Malabar nut are as follows:
Korean Boxwood flower color: Yellow green
Korean Boxwood leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Korean Boxwood and Malabar nut
Care of Korean Boxwood and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Korean Boxwood pruning is done Prune back the growing tips, Prune to stimulate growth, 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 Korean Boxwood 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.