Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrubs
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Asia, North America, Southern Europe
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Aristocrat, Buckeye Belle, Henry Bockstoce , Abalone Pearl, Coral Supreme, Cytherea, Charlie's White
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Habitat
Hillside, Woods
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
3-9
9-11
Sunset Zone
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 22
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Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Pink, Red, White
White
Flower Color Modifier
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Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green, Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Bronze, Dark Green, Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
-
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Compound
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Summer
Indeterminate
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting, Transplanting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Does not require lot of watering, It cannot sustain wet-feet, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged, Needs watering once a week, Prefer drip-irrigation instead of Over-head watering, Water occasionally
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loamy
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Part sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Botrytis Blight, Leaf spot, Stem spot, Viruses
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
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Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Ants
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
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Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Cough, Gout, Headache, Heartburn, Kidney problems, Upset stomach, Urinary tract problems
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Root, Seeds
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for fragrance
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, Mixed Border
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
Paeonia suffruticosa
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Peony
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Peony
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Pfingstrose
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Pivoine
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Peonía
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
παιωνία
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Peônia
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Piwonia
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
AGLAOPHOTIS
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Paeoniaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Peony and Malabar nut
Season and care of Peony and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Peony and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Peony season is Spring and Malabar nut season is Spring. The type of soil for Peony is Loamy and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Peony is Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Peony and Malabar nut Physical Information
Peony and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Peony height is 76.20 cm and width 61.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Peony and Malabar nut are as follows:
Peony flower color: Pink, Red and White
Peony leaf color: Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Peony and Malabar nut
Care of Peony and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Peony pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Prune to control growth, Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Peony 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.