Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Epiphyte
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
China, India, Nepal
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Pleione chunii , Pleione limprichtii
Not Available
Habitat
Hilly upland habitat, Wooded hillsides
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
13-15
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12-10
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
Not Available
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Yellow green, Brown
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Non Fruiting Plant
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Yellow green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Elliptic to oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Winter, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Light Frost
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Bulbs
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water excessively, Needs very little water
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Not Available
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Not Available
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Compost
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Light Frost
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Bumblebees, Butterflies, Hummingbirds, Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Unknown
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Bonsai, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Acts as a natural source of rain water for birds and insects., Beneficial species for attracting pollinators
Biomass for fuel, Can be made into a herbal tea, Culinary use, Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used as a laxative
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Hanging Basket, Houseplant, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
SIGMATOSTALIX amazonica
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Amazon Sigmatostalix Orchid, Miniature Orchid
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
miniature orchid
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
miniature orchid
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Pleione
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Pleione
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Pleione
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
miniature orchid
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
miniature orchid
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
miniature orchid
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asparagales
Scrophulariales
Family
Orchidaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Coelogyneae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Miniature Orchid and Malabar nut
Season and care of Miniature Orchid and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Miniature Orchid and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Miniature Orchid season is Spring and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring and Winter. The type of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Miniature Orchid is Not Available and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Miniature Orchid and Malabar nut Physical Information
Miniature Orchid and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Miniature Orchid height is 12.70 cm and width 15.20 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Miniature Orchid and Malabar nut are as follows:
Miniature Orchid flower color: White, Yellow, Yellow green and Brown
Miniature Orchid leaf color: Light Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Miniature Orchid and Malabar nut
Care of Miniature Orchid and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Miniature Orchid pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and 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. In summer Miniature Orchid needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.