Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Shrub
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Shady Edge, Woodland Garden Dappled Shade
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
6-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17
Not Available
Habit
Upright/Erect
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Magenta, Orange, Red
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Yellow, Red, Burgundy
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Not Available
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lance shaped
Elliptic
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade, Full Shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings, Semi-hardwood cuttings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water
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
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Red blotch
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
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Birds, Deers
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Diarrhea, poisonous if ingested
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
constipation, Liver problems, Malaria, Tonic
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Bark, Root, Seeds
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
The powdered bark is believed to eliminate dandruff, Used to make tea in cases of uterine prolapse, vomiting of blood
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
Mixed Border
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
EUONYMUS americanus
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Strawberry bush, American strawberry bush, Bursting-heart
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Strawberry Bush
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Strawberry Bush
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Strawberry Bush
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Fresa Bush
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
φράουλα Μπους
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Morango de Bush
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Strawberry Bush
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Classic Bush
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Celastrales
Scrophulariales
Family
Celastraceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Celastroideae
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Strawberry Bush and Malabar nut
Season and care of Strawberry Bush and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Strawberry Bush and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawberry Bush season is Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Strawberry Bush is Clay, Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawberry Bush is Acidic, Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawberry Bush and Malabar nut Physical Information
Strawberry Bush and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Strawberry Bush height is 90.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Strawberry Bush and Malabar nut are as follows:
Strawberry Bush flower color: White and Ivory
Strawberry Bush leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawberry Bush and Malabar nut
Care of Strawberry Bush and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawberry Bush 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 Strawberry Bush 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.