Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Flowering Plants, Shrubs, Vines
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Southern Africa
Types
Not Available
Arabian jasmine, Sambac jasmine, Gold Coast jasmine
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Forest edges, Hillside, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12-10
Sunset Zone
Not Available
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Pale White, White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Black, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Oblovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
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, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering
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
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
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune after flowering
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting, General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Caterpillars, Leaf curl, Mildew
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Humidity, Salt and Soil Compaction, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Butterflies, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Chest tightness, Nausea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Hanging Basket, small hedge
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Good for the Scalp, Makes teeth white, Provides herbal hair care, Skin cleanser
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Fever, Kidney problems, Urinary tract problems
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Root
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Basketary, Cosmetics, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Oil is used in mosquito repellents, Oil is used in perfume, soaps, creams, etc., Used for fragrance
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Tropical
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
ALOE arborescens
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Hydrangea or hortensia
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
चमेली
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Jasmin
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Jasmin
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Hortensia
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
υδραγεία
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Jasmin
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Jasmin
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Jasmin
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Scrophulariales
Family
Acanthaceae
Aloaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids
Tribe
Justicieae
Jasmineae
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Jasmine
Season and care of Malabar nut and Jasmine is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Jasmine Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jasmine season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Jasmine is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Jasmine is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar nut and Jasmine Physical Information
Malabar nut and Jasmine physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Jasmine height is 180.00 cm and width 120.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Jasmine are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Jasmine flower color: Pale White and White
- Jasmine leaf color: Gray Green
Care of Malabar nut and Jasmine
Care of Malabar nut and Jasmine 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 Jasmine pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary and Prune after flowering. In summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Jasmine needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.