Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Europe, Mediterranean, Northern Africa, Western Asia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not available
Not Available
Habitat
Damp shady woods, Hedgebanks, Mediterranean region
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Strap shaped
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
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Late Summer, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Seperation
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less 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, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
Bulb fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Narcissus Bulb Fly, Slugs
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Light Frost, Variety of soil types
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Ants, Bees, pollinators
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Anti-ageing
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant
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
Alpine, Container, Cutflower, Lawns and Turf, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Leucojum aestivum
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Leucojum, summer snowflake
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Leucojum
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Leucojum
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Leucojum
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Leucojum
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Leucojum
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Leucojum
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Leucojum
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Leucojum
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Amaryllidoideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Leucojum and Malabar nut
Season and care of Leucojum and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Leucojum and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Leucojum season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Leucojum is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Leucojum is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Leucojum and Malabar nut Physical Information
Leucojum and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Leucojum height is 7.60 cm and width Not Available whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Leucojum and Malabar nut are as follows:
Leucojum flower color: White and Light Pink
Leucojum leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Leucojum and Malabar nut
Care of Leucojum and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Leucojum 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 Leucojum 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.
