Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Herbs
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Eastern Africa
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Lowland, Ponds
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow, Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Orange, Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Broadly Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Pollution, Drought, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
In Water, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Plant grows in water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Lily Beetle, Red blotch, Sap-Sucking Insects
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Not Available
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Aphids, White bugs
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Diabetes, Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Anxiety, Combats Stress, Diarrhea, Improve circulation, increase memory, Soothing and relieving pain
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Stem
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Traditional medicine, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Water Gardens
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
Nymphaea caerulea
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Blue Lotus, Blue Egyptian lotus
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
ब्लू लोटस
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Blue Lotus
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Blue Lotus
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Blue Lotus
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Blue Lotus
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Blue Lotus
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Blue Lotus
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Blue Lotus
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Nymphaeales
Family
Acanthaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms
Tribe
Justicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Blue Lotus
Season and care of Malabar nut and Blue Lotus is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Blue Lotus Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Blue Lotus season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Blue Lotus is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Blue Lotus is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar nut and Blue Lotus Physical Information
Malabar nut and Blue Lotus physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Blue Lotus height is 80.00 cm and width 40.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Blue Lotus are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Blue Lotus flower color: Blue, Dark Blue, Yellow and Yellow green
- Blue Lotus leaf color: Dark Green and Green
Care of Malabar nut and Blue Lotus
Care of Malabar nut and Blue Lotus include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. 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 and Blue Lotus pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Blue Lotus needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.