Life Span
Annual
Perennial
Type
Bulb or Corm or Tuber
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Europe, Turkey, Iraq, Iran, Asia, China
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Parrot Tulips, Triumph Tulips, Darwin Hybrid Tulips
-
Habitat
Mountains, Temperate Regions
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
4-8
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
10-1
12 - 9
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum, Bronze
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Several shades of Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Oblong
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought, Shade areas
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
From bulbs, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Do not water frequently, Does not require lot of watering
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Not so frequently
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Cut leaves after fall, 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
9-9-6
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Gray mold, Nematodes, Red blotch, Snails
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Shade areas
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single, Double, Semi-Double
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Matte
Attracts
Aphids, Caterpillar, Mites, Rodents, Squirrels
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
contact allergic dermatitis
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Bouquets, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
Skin Disorders, Skin irritation
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
Showy Purposes, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, 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
Sometimes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Bedding Plant, Container, Cutflower, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Rock Garden / Wall
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
TULIPA
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Tulip
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
ट्यूलिप
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Tulpe
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Tulipe
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
tulipán
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
τουλίπα
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Tulipa
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Tulipan
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Tulip
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Lilioideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Tulip and Malabar nut
Season and care of Tulip and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Tulip and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Tulip season is Spring and Malabar nut season is Spring. The type of soil for Tulip is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Tulip is Neutral and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Tulip and Malabar nut Physical Information
Tulip and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Tulip height is 15.20 cm and width 30.50 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Tulip and Malabar nut are as follows:
Tulip flower color: White, Yellow, Red, Green, Purple, Orange, Pink, Rose, Coral, Peach, Burgundy, Plum and Bronze
Tulip leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Tulip and Malabar nut
Care of Tulip and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Tulip pruning is done Cut leaves after fall, 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 Tulip needs Not so frequently and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.