Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Flowering Plants, Herbs
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Australia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Xerochrysum bracteatum
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Habitat
Terrestrial
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
10-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
12 - 3
12 - 9
Habit
Cushion/Mound-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Orange, Gold
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Lobed
Elliptic
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall, Late Fall
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs less watering
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Loam, Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full 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
General garden fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Heat Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes, Water gardening
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Good for the Scalp, Removes dandruff, Stops hair loss
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
anti-allergy, anti-inflammatory, Antiseptic, Antispasmodic, Fungicidal
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Flowers
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Oil is used for aromatherapy, Used for its medicinal properties
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
Bog Garden, Lawns and Turf
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
XEROCHRYSUM bracteatum 'Copper'
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Dreamtime Copper Strawflower, Strawflower
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
strawflower
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Strohblume
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
strawflower
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
strawflower
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
strawflower
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
strawflower
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
strawflower
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
strawflower
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Asterales
Scrophulariales
Family
Asteraceae
Acanthaceae
Genus
Xerochrysum
Justicia
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Gnaphalieae
Justicieae
Subfamily
Asteroideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Strawflower and Malabar nut
Season and care of Strawflower and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Strawflower and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Strawflower season is Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Strawflower is Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Strawflower is Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Strawflower and Malabar nut Physical Information
Strawflower and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Strawflower height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Strawflower and Malabar nut are as follows:
Strawflower flower color: Orange and Gold
Strawflower leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Strawflower and Malabar nut
Care of Strawflower and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Strawflower 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 Strawflower 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.