Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Shrub
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Russia/Siberia, China
Types
Not Available
Dwarf Siberian Peashrub, Sutherland Peashrub, Weeping Siberian Peashrub
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Forest edges, gully slopes, Open Forest, Riverbanks, Sandy areas
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
2-8
Sunset Zone
Not Available
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12
Habit
Clump-Forming
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Not Available
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Light Green, Light Yellow
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Pinnate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought, Salt
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Cuttings, Layering, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Moderate
In Spring
Moderate
Ample Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full 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 dead branches, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
fertilize in spring
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
blister beetles, Septoria leaf spot, stem decay
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought, Salt
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Bees, Hummingbirds
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Diarrhea, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Erosion control, Fixes Nitrogen, Food for animals, Shelter for wildlife, Windbreak
Medicinal Uses
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Cancer, Dysmenorrhea, Gynaecological
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Leaves, Seeds
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Fibre, For making oil, Shelterbelt, Used as a dye, Used for making informal hedge
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
CARAGANA arborescens
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Siberian peashrub, Siberian pea-tree, caragana
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
Siberian peashrub
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Gemeiner Erbsenstrauch
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Caraganier de Sibérie
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
Siberian Peashrub
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
Siberian Peashrub
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Siberian peashrub
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Karagana syberyjska
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Siberian Peashrub
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Fabales
Family
Acanthaceae
Fabaceae
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 Siberian Peashrub
Season and care of Malabar nut and Siberian Peashrub is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Siberian Peashrub Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Siberian Peashrub season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Siberian Peashrub is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Siberian Peashrub is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar nut and Siberian Peashrub Physical Information
Malabar nut and Siberian Peashrub physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available whereas Siberian Peashrub height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Siberian Peashrub are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Siberian Peashrub flower color: Yellow
- Siberian Peashrub leaf color: Light Green
Care of Malabar nut and Siberian Peashrub
Care of Malabar nut and Siberian Peashrub 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 Siberian Peashrub pruning is done Remove dead branches and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Siberian Peashrub needs Moderate and in winter, it needs Average Water.