Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Mexico
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Wide range of ecological site
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
8-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-7
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Orange
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring, Late Summer, Early Fall, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering
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
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Prune if you want to improve plant shape
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
14-14-14 Fertilizer, Fertilize in late fall, fertilize in spring, Requires high amount of nitrogen
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria wilt, Red blotch
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Hummingbirds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea, Vomiting
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Brightens the skin complexion, Glowing Skin, Treatment of Dark Spots
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Alzheimer’s Disease, Anxiety, Cancer, Diarrhea, Digestion problems, Liver problems, Menstrual Cramps, Respiratory Disorders, Weight loss
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Tropical, Wall
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
CHOISYA ternata
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Mexican Orange, Mock Orange
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Philadelphus
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Pfeifensträucher
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Philadelphus
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Philadelphus
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Philadelphus
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Philadelphus
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Jaśminowiec
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Philadelphus
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cornales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rutaceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Philadlephus
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Philadelpheae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Hydrangeoideae
Acanthoideae
Properties of Mock Orange and Malabar nut
Wondering what are the properties of Mock Orange and Malabar nut? We provide you with everything About Mock Orange and Malabar nut. Mock Orange doesn't have thorns and Malabar nut doesn't have thorns. Also Mock Orange does not have fragrant flowers. Mock Orange has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting and Malabar nut has allergic reactions like allergic conjunctivitis, Chest tightness, Diarrhea, Dizziness, Nausea and Vomiting. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Mock Orange and Malabar nut and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Mock Orange and Malabar nut
Season and care of Mock Orange and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Mock Orange and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Mock Orange season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Mock Orange is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Mock Orange is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Mock Orange and Malabar nut Physical Information
Mock Orange and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Mock Orange height is 150.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Mock Orange and Malabar nut are as follows:
Mock Orange flower color: White
Mock Orange leaf color: Green and Light Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Mock Orange and Malabar nut
Care of Mock Orange and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Mock Orange pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape 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 Mock Orange 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.