Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
China, Japan
Types
-
Pachysandra procumbens, Pachysandra terminalis
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Deep, Hardwood forests, moist forests, Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
4-8
Habit
Clump-Forming
Prostrate/Trailing
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Toothed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Partial shade, Full 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
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Rooted stem cutting, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Needs more water during establishment
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
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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
Alternaria leaf blight, Red blotch, Stem rot
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Ants, pollinators
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
allergic reaction
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Ground Cover, Mass in beds, slopes
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
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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
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Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Planted in shelterbeds, Showy Purposes, 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
Edging, Groundcover
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
PACHYSANDRA terminalis
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
japanese spurge, japanese pachysandra, carpet box
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
pachysandra
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Ysander
In French
Justicia adhatoda
pachysandra
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Pachysandra
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Pachysandra
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Pachysandra
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Runianka
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Pachysandra
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Vascular plant
Order
Scrophulariales
Buxales
Family
Acanthaceae
Buxaceae
Genus
Justicia
Pachysandra
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Tribe
Justicieae
sarcococceae
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Pachysandra
Season and care of Malabar nut and Pachysandra is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Pachysandra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pachysandra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Pachysandra is Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Pachysandra is Acidic, Neutral.
Malabar nut and Pachysandra Physical Information
Malabar nut and Pachysandra physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pachysandra height is 6.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Pachysandra are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Pachysandra flower color: White
- Pachysandra leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Malabar nut and Pachysandra
Care of Malabar nut and Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra 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 Pachysandra needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.