Life Span
Perennial
Annual and Perennial
Type
Herbs, Perennial
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
South-Eastern Asia
China
Types
-
Osmanthus fragrans
Habitat
Semi desert, Wet forest
Lowland, shaded fields, Shaded sites, Slopes, Subtropical climates
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
7-99
Habit
Clump-Forming
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Dark Blue, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Gray Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Very Fast
Slow
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Wet Site
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Stem Cutting
Seedlings, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water deeply about once a week
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
Well drained
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
Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
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
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Fine
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Bees
Allergy
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
-
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beautification
Beauty Benefits
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
-
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
Antioxidants
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Flowers, Fruits, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Culinary use, Used for fragrance, Used for producing cooking oil, Used as a spice
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
Justicia adhatoda
OSMANTHUS delavayi
Common Name
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
Sweet Olive
Tea Olive
Fragrant Olive
In Hindi
अडुळसा, अडुसा
चाय ओलिव
In German
Indisches Lungenkraut
Tea Olive
In French
Justicia adhatoda
Tea Olive
In Spanish
Justicia adhatoda
té verde oliva
In Greek
Justicia adhatoda
τσάι Ελιάς
In Portuguese
Justicia adhatoda
Tea Olive
In Polish
Justicia adhatoda
Herbata z oliwek
In Latin
Justicia adhatoda
Tea Olive
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Scrophulariales
Lamiales
Family
Acanthaceae
Oleaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Malabar nut and Tea Olive
Season and care of Malabar nut and Tea Olive is important to know. While considering everything about Malabar nut and Tea Olive Care, growing season is an essential factor. Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Tea Olive season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Tea Olive is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Tea Olive is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Malabar nut and Tea Olive Physical Information
Malabar nut and Tea Olive physical information is very important for comparison. Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Tea Olive height is 180.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Malabar nut and Tea Olive are as follows:
Malabar nut flower color: White
Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Tea Olive flower color: White
- Tea Olive leaf color: Gray Green and Dark Green
Care of Malabar nut and Tea Olive
Care of Malabar nut and Tea Olive 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 Tea Olive pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Tea Olive needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.