Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Grass
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Europe, Eastern Europe, Northern Europe, Western Europe, Russia/Siberia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Stipa Pennata, Stipa Gigantea, Stipa Capillata
Not Available
Habitat
meadows, Slopes
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
9 - 1
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 12, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Not Available
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Ivory, Light Green, Silver
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Ivory, Silver
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Blue Green, Gray Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Grass like
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs
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
Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
No serious insect or disease problems
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Not Available
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Borders, Ground Cover
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fibre
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
suitable for cutting, used for making high quality paper
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
Foundation, Mixed Border
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
STIPA capillata 'Bridal Veil'
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Bridal Veil Needle Grass
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Needle Grass
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Nadel- Gras
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
aiguille Herbe
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Hierba de aguja
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
βελόνα Grass
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
agulha Relva
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
igła do trawy
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
acus Grass
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Lilopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Cyperales
Scrophulariales
Family
Poaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Pooideae
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Needle Grass and Malabar nut
Season and care of Needle Grass and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Needle Grass and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Needle Grass season is Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Needle Grass is Clay, Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Needle Grass is Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Needle Grass and Malabar nut Physical Information
Needle Grass and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Needle Grass height is 76.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Needle Grass and Malabar nut are as follows:
Needle Grass flower color: Ivory, Light Green and Silver
Needle Grass leaf color: Green and Gray Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Needle Grass and Malabar nut
Care of Needle Grass and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Needle Grass pruning is done 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 Needle Grass 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.