Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Europe, Asia
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Rocky areas, Semi desert, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
8 - 5
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White
Purple
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very 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
Summer, Late Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Requires very little pruning
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Dried heads are used in floristry, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Wildflower
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
DIPSACUS fullonum
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Fuller's Teasel
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
Fuller's Teasel
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Fullers Karde
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Cardère à foulon
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Cardo de Fuller
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Νεράγκαθο του Fuller
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Carda de Fuller
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Fullera Oset
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Teasel Fullonis
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Anthophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Dipsacales
Family
Acanthaceae
Dipsacaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Dipsacoideae
Properties of Malabar nut and Fuller's Teasel
Wondering what are the properties of Malabar nut and Fuller's Teasel? We provide you with everything About Malabar nut and Fuller's Teasel. Malabar nut doesn't have thorns and Fuller's Teasel doesn't have thorns. Also Malabar nut does not have fragrant flowers. Malabar nut has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Mouth itching and Vomiting and Fuller's Teasel has allergic reactions like Dizziness, Mouth itching and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Malabar nut and Fuller's Teasel and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Fuller's Teasel
Season and care of Malabar nut and Fuller's Teasel is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Fuller's Teasel Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Fuller's Teasel season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Fuller's Teasel is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Fuller's Teasel is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar nut and Fuller's Teasel Physical Information
Malabar nut and Fuller's Teasel physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Fuller's Teasel height is 150.00 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Fuller's Teasel are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Fuller's Teasel flower color: Purple
- Fuller's Teasel leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar nut and Fuller's Teasel
Care of Malabar nut and Fuller's Teasel 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 Fuller's Teasel pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Requires very little pruning. In summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Fuller's Teasel needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.