Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Argentina, Chile
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Hardwood forests, pine woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color
White
White, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
White, Purple, Rose, Violet, Plum, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
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
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Average Water Needs
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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 flowers, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Bacterial fruit blotch, Downy mildew, Gall Insects, Mites, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Birds, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Hives, inflammation in lips, Sore Throat, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Glowing Skin, Good for skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Food for animals, Food for birds
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Analgesic, Anodyne, Antirheumatic, Antispasmodic, Astringent, Carminative
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
For making oil, For making oil for cosmetics, Medicinal oil, 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
Container, Edging, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
Gaultheria procumbens
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Eastern teaberry, checkerberry, American wintergreen
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
boxberry
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
boxberry
In French
Justicia adhatoda
boxberry
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
boxberry
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
boxberry
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
boxberry
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
boxberry
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Burning
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Ericales
Family
Acanthaceae
Ericaceae
Genus
Justicia
Gaultheria
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Justicieae
Gaultherieae
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Vaccinioideae
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Boxberry
Season and care of Malabar nut and Boxberry is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Boxberry Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Boxberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Boxberry is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Boxberry is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar nut and Boxberry Physical Information
Malabar nut and Boxberry physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Boxberry height is 60.00 cm and width 90.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Boxberry are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Boxberry flower color: White and Light Pink
- Boxberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Malabar nut and Boxberry
Care of Malabar nut and Boxberry 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 Boxberry pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead flowers and Remove dead leaves. In summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Boxberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.