Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Flowering Plants, Ornamental Plants, Shrub
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Australia, Mediterranean, New Zealand, United States
Types
Not Available
Treasureflower, Terracotta Gazania
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Lower slopes, meadows
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
Sunset Zone
Not Available
4, 5, 6, 7
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Orange, Orange Red, Yellow
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
Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Do not water the foliage, Needs very little water
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, organic fertlizers, slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Heat Tolerance, Sun
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Butterflies
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Abdominal distension, flushing of face, Tight chest
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Fixes Nitrogen, Forms dense stands
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
anti-inflammatory, Rheumatism
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
Florist trade and landscaping, Showy Purposes, Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Hanging Basket, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
PHLOX nivalis
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Trailing Phlox
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
Gazania
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Gazania
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Gazania
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Gazania
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Gazania
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Gazania
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Gazania
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Gazania
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Acanthaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Justicieae
Arctotideae
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Cichorioideae
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Gazania
Season and care of Malabar nut and Gazania is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Gazania Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Gazania season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Gazania is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Gazania is Acidic.
Malabar nut and Gazania Physical Information
Malabar nut and Gazania physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Gazania height is 15.20 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Gazania are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Gazania flower color: Orange, Orange Red and Yellow
- Gazania leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar nut and Gazania
Care of Malabar nut and Gazania 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 Gazania pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Gazania needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.