Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Herbs
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Asia, Europe, North Africa, North America
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Shaded sites, Waste areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
3-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
9 - 1
Sunset Zone
Not Available
21,22
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Pink, Magenta, Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Red, Green, Dark Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Arrowhead
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Not Available
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Keep ground moist, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Average Water
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut or pinch the stems, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Not Available
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Downy mildew, Pest Free, Powdery mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Not Available
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Good for skin, Reduce Bruises, Skin irritation
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Astringent, Diabetes, Diarrhea, Diuretic, Gallbladder Diseases, Haemorrhages, Inflammation, Kidney problems, Kidney Stones, Liver problems, Sore throat, Strengthen gums, Swelling, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Root, Whole plant
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Can be made into a herbal tea, repels rabbits, deers and mosquitos, Used as a nutritious food item
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bedding Plant, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
GERANIUM robertianum
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Death-Comes-Quickly, Herb Robert, Dove's Foot, Crow's Foot, Storksbill, Red Robin
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
जड़ी बूटी रॉबर्ट
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Kraut Robert
In French
Justicia adhatoda
herbe à Robert
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
hierba de San Roberto
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
βότανο Robert
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
erva robert
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
herb robert
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Robertus herba
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Geraniales
Family
Acanthaceae
Geraniaceae
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 Herb Robert
Season and care of Malabar nut and Herb Robert is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Herb Robert Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Herb Robert season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Herb Robert is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Herb Robert is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar nut and Herb Robert Physical Information
Malabar nut and Herb Robert physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Herb Robert height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Herb Robert are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Herb Robert flower color: Pink, Magenta and Rose
- Herb Robert leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Malabar nut and Herb Robert
Care of Malabar nut and Herb Robert 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 Herb Robert pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Herb Robert needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Average Water.