Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Grass
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
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Types
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Eulalia bicornuta, Eulalia hirtifolia
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Grassland, Hillside
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
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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
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White
Orange, Orange Red, Red, Violet
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Purple, Bronze, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Grass like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Dry soil
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season, Water more in summer
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Less fertilizing
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Pest Free, Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Bees, Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Mold, Pollen, Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Landscape Designing
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Amazing growth rate, Erosion control, Food for insects, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shelter for wildlife, Soil protection, Wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves
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 in biomass
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Container, Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
MISCANTHUS 'Purpurascens'
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Eulalia, Japanese Silvergrass, Purple Silvergrass
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
Eulalia
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Eulalia
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Eulalia
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Eulalia
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Eulalia
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Eulalia
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Eulalia
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Eulalia
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Embryophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Liliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Poales
Family
Acanthaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Justicieae
Andropogoneae
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Panicoideae
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Eulalia
Season and care of Malabar nut and Eulalia is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Eulalia Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eulalia season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Eulalia is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Eulalia is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar nut and Eulalia Physical Information
Malabar nut and Eulalia physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Eulalia height is 120.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Eulalia are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Eulalia flower color: Orange, Orange Red, Red and Violet
- Eulalia leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Malabar nut and Eulalia
Care of Malabar nut and Eulalia 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 Eulalia pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves and Remove dead leaves. In summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Eulalia needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.