Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Vegetable
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Europe, Asia
Types
Not Available
April Cross, Cherry Belle, Sicily Giant
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Unknown
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Spinach Type
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
From bulbs
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
No pruning needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost, Fertilize the soil instead of direct applying
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Alternaria leaf blight, Black root rot, Clubroot, Damping-off, Downy mildew, Fusarium wilt, Scab, white rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Beetles, Leafminer
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Headache, Itchiness, Skin rash, Stomach pain
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Remove blemishes, Removes pimples
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Not Available
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Asthma, Bronchitis, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, constipation, Dehydration, Detoxifies lever, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Fever, High blood pressure, Immunity, Insect Bites, Jaundice, Kidney problems, Leucoderma, Liver problems, Piles, Respiratory Disorders, Skin Disorders, Sore throat, Urinary tract problems, Vitamin C, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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
Employed in herbal medicine, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
RHAPHANUS sativus 'D'Avignon'
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
French radish,“French Breakfast” radish
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
फ्रेंच मूली
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Französisch Rettich
In French
Justicia adhatoda
radis français
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
rábano francés
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Γαλλικά ραπανάκι
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
rabanete Francês
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
French Radish
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
French radicula
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Capparales
Family
Acanthaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Justicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Malabar nut and French Radish
Season and care of Malabar nut and French Radish is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and French Radish Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and French Radish season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for French Radish is Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for French Radish is Neutral.
Malabar nut and French Radish Physical Information
Malabar nut and French Radish physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas French Radish height is 10.20 cm and width 10.20 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and French Radish are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
French Radish flower color: White
- French Radish leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar nut and French Radish
Care of Malabar nut and French Radish 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 French Radish pruning is done No pruning needed. In summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer French Radish needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.