Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Herbaceous Perennial, Perennial
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Texas
Types
Not Available
Not available
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Bluffs, limestone outcrops, Prairies, Rocky areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Clump-Forming
Spreading
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow, Lemon yellow, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Light Green, Tan
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
Lance shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
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
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Average Water Needs, 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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
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
Leaf spot, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Bugs, Butterflies, Flies, Flying insects, Insects
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification, Decorating walls, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used as an interior landscaping species, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Glowing Skin, Improve skin condition, Making cosmetics, used as a dye
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
Arthritis, cholesterol-lowering, Diarrhea, Eczema, Inflammation, lowering blood pressure
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
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
Making Perfumes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for bedding in gardens
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
OENOTHERA macrocarpa
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Bigfruit evening Primrose,Ozark sundrop,Missouri evening primrose
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
Missouri primrose
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Missouri Primel
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Oenothera macrocarpa
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
prímula Missouri
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Missouri primrose
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Missouri Primrose
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Wiesiołek ozdobny
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Primrose Missouri
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Tracheophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Myrtales
Family
Acanthaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Justicieae
Onagreae
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Missouri Primrose
Season and care of Malabar nut and Missouri Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Missouri Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Missouri Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Missouri Primrose is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Missouri Primrose is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar nut and Missouri Primrose Physical Information
Malabar nut and Missouri Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Missouri Primrose height is 15.20 cm and width 35.60 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Missouri Primrose are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Missouri Primrose flower color: Yellow, Lemon yellow and Gold
- Missouri Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Malabar nut and Missouri Primrose
Care of Malabar nut and Missouri Primrose 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 Missouri Primrose 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 Missouri Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.