Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Grass
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Hybrid origin
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Grassland, low mountains, Semi desert, Woodlands
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
5-9
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
9 - 5
Sunset Zone
Not Available
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
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Non Flowering Plant
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
White, Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
White, Green, Orange, Gold
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gold, Tan
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site, Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Average Water Needs
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Birds
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Skin irritation
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
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
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
Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Dried Flower / Everlasting, Cutflower, Foundation, Mixed Border, Wildflower
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
CALAMAGROSTIS x acutiflora 'Overdam'
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Feather Reed Grass, Overdam Feather Reed Grass
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
Overdam घास
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Overdam Grass
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Overdam Herbe
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Overdam Hierba
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Overdam Grass
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Overdam Relva
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Overdam Trawa
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Overdam Trawa
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Scrophulariales
Poales
Family
Acanthaceae
Poaceae
Genus
Justicia
Calamagrostis
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Tribe
Justicieae
Not Available
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Amaryllidoideae
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Overdam Grass
Season and care of Malabar nut and Overdam Grass is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Overdam Grass Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Overdam Grass season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Overdam Grass is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Overdam Grass is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar nut and Overdam Grass Physical Information
Malabar nut and Overdam Grass physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Overdam Grass height is 90.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Overdam Grass are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Overdam Grass flower color: Non Flowering Plant
- Overdam Grass leaf color: White and Green
Care of Malabar nut and Overdam Grass
Care of Malabar nut and Overdam Grass 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 Overdam Grass 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 Overdam Grass needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.