Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Tender Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Central America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Wet forest, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-12
Sunset Zone
Not Available
H1, 14, 15, 16, 17, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Dark Red, Dark Salmon, Sienna
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
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Medium
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Regular watering during dry periods
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Dilute liquid fertiliser
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Rust
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Fragrant Flower
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Snails
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Bog Garden, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Not Available
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
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Stem
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Jam, Jelly, Sauces
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
GUNNERA insignis
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Giant Rhubarb, Poorman's Umbrella
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
Giant Rhubarb
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Riesen- Rhabarber
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Géant rhubarbe
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Gigante ruibarbo
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Giant Ραβέντι
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Rhubarb gigante
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Giant Rabarbar
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Giant RHEUM
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Haloragales
Family
Acanthaceae
Gunneraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Justicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Giant Rhubarb
Season and care of Malabar nut and Giant Rhubarb is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Giant Rhubarb Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Giant Rhubarb season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Giant Rhubarb is Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Giant Rhubarb is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar nut and Giant Rhubarb Physical Information
Malabar nut and Giant Rhubarb physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Giant Rhubarb height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Giant Rhubarb are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Giant Rhubarb flower color: Dark Red, Dark Salmon and Sienna
- Giant Rhubarb leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar nut and Giant Rhubarb
Care of Malabar nut and Giant Rhubarb 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 Giant Rhubarb pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Giant Rhubarb needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.