Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Subtropical climates, Woodland Garden Secondary, Woodlands
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-9
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Pyramidal
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Crimson
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
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Pinnate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Soil Compaction
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Rooted stem cutting, Stem Cutting, stem tip cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do not water frequently
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
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, Apply N-P-K
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Leafminers, Mites, Nematodes, Red blotch, Root rot, Tar spot
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
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Birds
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Diarrhea, Mildly Toxic, Vomiting
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes, Used for making hedges
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
Fruits
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Food for animals, Used for Landscaping
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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
ILEX 'Nellie Stevens'
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Nellie Stevens Holly
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Nellie Stevens Holly
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Nellie Stevens Holly
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Nellie Stevens Holly
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Nellie Stevens Holly
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Nellie Stevens Holly
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Nellie Stevens Holly
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Nellie Stevens Holly
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Aquifoliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Aquifoliaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Malabar nut
Season and care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Nellie Stevens Holly and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Nellie Stevens Holly season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Nellie Stevens Holly is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Nellie Stevens Holly and Malabar nut Physical Information
Nellie Stevens Holly and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Nellie Stevens Holly height is 460.00 cm and width 300.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Nellie Stevens Holly and Malabar nut are as follows:
Nellie Stevens Holly flower color: White
Nellie Stevens Holly leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Malabar nut
Care of Nellie Stevens Holly and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Nellie Stevens Holly 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 Nellie Stevens Holly 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.