Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Fruit
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
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South-Eastern Asia
Types
loganberry is a hybrid
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Habitat
gardens
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
7-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Prostrate/Trailing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Heart-shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
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
Early Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Ample Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Twice a week
Moderate
In Winter
Once a week
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune every year
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Compost, fertilize in spring, Mulch, organic fertlizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Cane Spot, Gray mold, Spur Blight
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Diarrhea, Itchiness, Swelling, Vomiting
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
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Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Nesting sites for birds
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
antimicrobial, Antioxidants, Folate, Low calories, Low carbohydrates, Low Fats, Manganese, Vitamin C, Vitamin K
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
Used As Food, 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
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
RUBUS x loganobaccus
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Loganberry
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Loganberry
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Loganbeere
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Loganberry
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Loganberry
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Είδος μούρου
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
framboesa silvestre
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Loganberry
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Loganberry
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Rosales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rosaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Loganberry and Malabar nut
Season and care of Loganberry and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Loganberry and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Loganberry season is Spring and Summer and Malabar nut season is Spring and Summer. The type of soil for Loganberry is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Loganberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Loganberry and Malabar nut Physical Information
Loganberry and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Loganberry height is 60.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Loganberry and Malabar nut are as follows:
Loganberry flower color: White
Loganberry leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Loganberry and Malabar nut
Care of Loganberry and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Loganberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Prune every year 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 Loganberry needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Once a week. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.