Life Span
Biennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Bulb, Flowering Plants
  
Herbs, Perennial
  
Origin
World/Pandemic, Europe, Asia
  
South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
Crocus tommasinianus, Crocus etruscus, Crocus vernus, Crocus cambessedesii
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
gardens, Grassland, open Woodlands, orchards, Pastures, tropical environments
  
Semi desert, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
2-10
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
10 - 1
  
12 - 9
  
Sunset Zone
21,22
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Upright/Erect
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
Red, Violet
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
Yes
  
No
  
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Winter
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Growth Rate
Very Fast
  
Very Fast
  
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Drainage
Well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt, Soil Compaction
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Low
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular 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
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, 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 to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads
  
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Requires high amount of nitrogen
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Not Available
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
  
Flowers
Showy
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Coarse
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
No
  
No
  
Invasive
Yes
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
Yes
  
No
  
Attracts
Flying insects
  
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
  
Allergy
Diarrhea, Nausea, Vomiting
  
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
  
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
  
Edible Uses
Yes
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects
  
Air purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Unknown, Unknown
  
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
  
Part of Plant Used
Stem
  
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes
  
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
Not Available
  
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
CARDUUS nutans
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Common Name
Musk Thistle, Nodding Thistle
  
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
  
In Hindi
कस्तूरी थीस्ल
  
अडुळसा, अडुसा
  
In German
Nickende Distel
  
Indisches Lungenkraut
  
In French
Musk Thistle
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Spanish
Cardo de almizcle
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Greek
musk Thistle
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Portuguese
musk Thistle
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Polish
Musk Thistle
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Latin
Carduus MOSCHUS
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Asterales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Asteraceae
  
Acanthaceae
  
Genus
Carduus
  
Justicia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Cynareae
  
Justicieae
  
Subfamily
Carduoideae
  
Acanthoideae
  
Number of Species
Not Available
  
Season and Care of Musk Thistle and Malabar nut
Season and care of Musk Thistle and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Musk Thistle and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Musk Thistle season is Spring, Summer and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer and Winter. The type of soil for Musk Thistle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Musk Thistle is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Musk Thistle and Malabar nut Physical Information
Musk Thistle and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Musk Thistle height is 90.00 cm and width 30.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Musk Thistle and Malabar nut are as follows:
Musk Thistle flower color: Red and Violet
Musk Thistle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Musk Thistle and Malabar nut
Care of Musk Thistle and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Musk Thistle pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove deadheads 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 Musk Thistle 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.