Life Span
Perennial
  
Perennial
  
Type
Flowering Plants, Shrub
  
Herbs, Perennial
  
Origin
North Africa
  
South-Eastern Asia
  
Types
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Number of Varieties
Not Available
  
Habitat
Desert, Rocky Mountains
  
Semi desert, Wet forest
  
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
  
9-11
  
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
  
12 - 9
  
Sunset Zone
Not Availble
  
Not Available
  
Habit
Bushy, Evergreen
  
Clump-Forming
  
Plant Size
  
  
Minimum Width
Not Available
  
Plant Color
  
  
Flower Color
White
  
White
  
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
  
Bicolor
  
Fruit Color
Black, Blue
  
Not Available
  
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Summer
Dark Green
  
Green, Light Green
  
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
  
Dark Green
  
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
  
Dark Green
  
Shape
  
  
Leaf Shape
Ovate
  
Elliptic
  
Thorns
No
  
No
  
Plant Season
Summer
  
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
  
Growing Conditions
  
  
Sunlight
Full Sun
  
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
Moist but well drained
  
Average
  
Bloom Time
Late Summer, Summer
  
Indeterminate
  
Repeat Bloomer
Yes
  
No
  
Tolerances
Moisture
  
Wet Site
  
Where to Plant?
Container, Pot
  
Container, Ground
  
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
  
Stem Cutting
  
Plant Maintenance
Medium
  
Medium
  
Watering Plants
  
  
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
  
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
  
In Summer
Ample Water
  
Lots of watering
  
In Spring
Average Water
  
Moderate
  
In Winter
Less Watering
  
Average Water
  
Soil
  
  
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
  
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
  
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Clay, Loam, Sand
  
Soil Drainage Capacity
Moist, Well drained
  
Average
  
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
  
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
  
Pruning
Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
  
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
  
Fertilizers
Any balanced general purpose fertilizer
  
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
  
Pests and Diseases
Healthy tree
  
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
  
Plant Tolerance
Moisture
  
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
  
Flowers
Yes
  
Showy
  
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
  
Single
  
Fruits
  
  
Showy Fruit
No
  
No
  
Edible Fruit
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrance
  
  
Fragrant Flower
Yes
  
No
  
Fragrant Fruit
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Leaf
No
  
No
  
Fragrant Bark/Stem
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Foliage
Yes
  
No
  
Showy Bark
No
  
No
  
Foliage Texture
Fine
  
Medium
  
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
  
Matte
  
Evergreen
Yes
  
No
  
Invasive
No
  
Yes
  
Self-Sowing
No
  
No
  
Attracts
Butterflies
  
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
  
Allergy
Not Available
  
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
  
Uses
  
  
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
  
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
  
Beauty Benefits
Acne, Good for skin
  
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
  
Edible Uses
No
  
Yes
  
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for birds
  
Air purification, Insect Repellent
  
Plant Benefits
  
  
Medicinal Uses
Antibacterial, anti-cancer, Antidiabetic, Heart problems, Kidney problems, Respiratory Disorders, Thyroid problems
  
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
  
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
  
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
  
Other Uses
Used as essential oil, Used in herbal medicines
  
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
Container, Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
  
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
  
Botanical Name
Myrtus nivellei
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Common Name
Saharan myrtle
  
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
  
In Hindi
Saharan myrtle
  
अडुळसा, अडुसा
  
In German
Saharan myrtle
  
Indisches Lungenkraut
  
In French
myrte subsaharienne
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Spanish
mirto subsahariana
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Greek
Σαχάρας μυρτιά
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Portuguese
murta Saharan
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Polish
mirt Subsaharyjskiej
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
In Latin
myrto Saharan
  
Justicia adhatoda
  
Kingdom
Plantae
  
Plantae
  
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
  
Magnoliophyta
  
Class
Magnoliopsida
  
Magnoliopsida
  
Order
Myrtales
  
Scrophulariales
  
Family
Myrtaceae
  
Acanthaceae
  
Genus
Myrtus
  
Justicia
  
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
  
Angiosperms, Monocots
  
Tribe
Not Available
  
Justicieae
  
Subfamily
Not Available
  
Acanthoideae
  
Season and Care of Saharan Myrtle and Malabar nut
Season and care of Saharan Myrtle and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Saharan Myrtle and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Saharan Myrtle season is Summer and Malabar nut season is Summer. The type of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Saharan Myrtle is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Saharan Myrtle and Malabar nut Physical Information
Saharan Myrtle and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Saharan Myrtle height is 200.00 cm and width 200.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Saharan Myrtle and Malabar nut are as follows:
Saharan Myrtle flower color: White
Saharan Myrtle leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Malabar nut
Care of Saharan Myrtle and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Saharan Myrtle pruning is done Prune after flowering, Prune for shortening long shoots and Remove dead or diseased plant parts 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 Saharan Myrtle needs Ample Water and in winter, it needs Less Watering. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.