Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
Australia
Types
-
Xerochrysum bracteatum
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Terrestrial
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
10-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 9
12 - 3
Habit
Clump-Forming
Cushion/Mound-forming
Flower Color
White
Orange, Gold
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic
Lobed
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Needs less 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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Well-aerated
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Loam, 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 damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
General garden fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single, Double
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
-
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
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
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
strawflower
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Strohblume
In French
Justicia adhatoda
strawflower
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
strawflower
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
strawflower
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
strawflower
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
strawflower
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
strawflower
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Asterales
Family
Acanthaceae
Asteraceae
Genus
Justicia
Xerochrysum
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Justicieae
Gnaphalieae
Subfamily
Acanthoideae
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Strawflower
Season and care of Malabar nut and Strawflower is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Strawflower Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Strawflower season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Strawflower is Loam while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Strawflower is Neutral.
Malabar nut and Strawflower Physical Information
Malabar nut and Strawflower physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Strawflower are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
- Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Malabar nut and Strawflower
Care of Malabar nut and Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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 Strawflower needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.