Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
India, Southeast Asia
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
gardens, Homesteads
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-15
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark 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
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
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Requires watering in the growing season, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather, Water more in summer
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
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
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
Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Nematodes, Scale, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
-
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Bees, Butterflies, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Ground Cover, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
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
Antipyretic, Astringent, Cough, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Scabies, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Showy Purposes
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Hedges, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
Tabernaemontana Divaricata
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Crepe Jasmine
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
Tabernaemontana
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Tabernaemontana
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Tabernaemontana
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Tabernaemontana
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Tabernaemontana
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Tabernaemontana
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Tabernaemontana
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Tabernaemontana
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Gentianales
Family
Acanthaceae
Apocynaceae
Genus
Justicia
Tabernaemontana
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Rauvolfioideae
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Crape Jasmine
Season and care of Malabar nut and Crape Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Crape Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Crape Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Crape Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Crape Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar nut and Crape Jasmine Physical Information
Malabar nut and Crape Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Crape Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Crape Jasmine are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Crape Jasmine flower color: White
- Crape Jasmine leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Malabar nut and Crape Jasmine
Care of Malabar nut and Crape Jasmine 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 Crape Jasmine pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, Do not prune during shooting season, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Prune when plant is dormant, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Crape Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.