Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Tender Perennial
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Africa, Asia, Polynesia, Australia
South-Eastern Asia
Habitat
Grassland, Shaded sites, Wet forest
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
-
Habit
Clump-Forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Blue, Blue Violet
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Blue, Violet
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Blue Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long slender
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Medium
Very Fast
Type of Soil
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
-
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Dry soil
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Offsets, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water during dry weather
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, Alkaline
Soil Type
-
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove damaged fruit, 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
slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
-
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Dry soil
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Attracts
pollinators
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
-
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
-
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Agroforestry
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
-
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a dye
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, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
DIANELLA sandwicensis
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Ukiuki, uki
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Ukiuki
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Ukiuki
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Ukiuki
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Ukiuki
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Ukiuki
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Ukiuki
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Ukiuki
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Ukiuki
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Liliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Liliales
Scrophulariales
Family
Liliaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Subfamily
Hemerocallidoideae
Acanthoideae
Season and Care of Ukiuki and Malabar nut
Season and care of Ukiuki and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Ukiuki and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Ukiuki season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Ukiuki is and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Ukiuki is and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Ukiuki and Malabar nut Physical Information
Ukiuki and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Ukiuki height is - and width - whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Ukiuki and Malabar nut are as follows:
Ukiuki flower color: White, Blue and Blue Violet
Ukiuki leaf color: Green, Blue Green and Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Ukiuki and Malabar nut
Care of Ukiuki and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Ukiuki pruning is done Remove damaged fruit, 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 Ukiuki 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.