Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Perennial
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Australia, New Zealand
South-Eastern Asia
Types
White Star Creeper, 'Alba' Super Star Creeper, 'County Park' Dark Blue Star Creeper, 'Little Star Creeper
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Habitat
gardens, gully slopes, Terrestrial, Tropical areas
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-8
9-11
Sunset Zone
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Habit
Mat-forming
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Light Blue
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Ovate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Average
Average
Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Wet Site
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Requires watering in the growing season, Use and maintain water-efficient soaker hoses, Water evenly, Water frequently while growing, Water more in summer
Average Water Needs, Needs good drainage
In Summer
Average Water
Lots of watering
In Spring
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Moderate
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Average
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves, 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
Fertilize when fast growth is desired
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Slugs, Snails
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Wet Site
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Bees, Birds, Butterflies
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Skin irritation
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Ground Cover, Landscape Designing, Mixed Border, Ornamental use, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Indoor Air Purification
Air purification, Insect Repellent
Medicinal Uses
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Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Whole plant
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Showy Purposes
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
Alpine, Container, Groundcover
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
PRATIA pedunculata
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
White Star creeper
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
व्हाइट स्टार लता
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Weißer Stern Kriechgang
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Blanc étoiles creeper
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Blanco enredadera estrella
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
Λευκό αναρριχητικό φυτό αστέρων
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Branca Baby estrela
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Biała Gwiazda pnącze
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Stella creeper albis,
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Family
Campanulaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of White Star Creeper and Malabar nut
Season and care of White Star Creeper and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about White Star Creeper and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. White Star Creeper season is Spring, Summer and Fall and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer and Fall. The type of soil for White Star Creeper is Clay, Loam and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for White Star Creeper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
White Star Creeper and Malabar nut Physical Information
White Star Creeper and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. White Star Creeper height is 2.50 cm and width 15.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of White Star Creeper and Malabar nut are as follows:
White Star Creeper flower color: Light Blue
White Star Creeper leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of White Star Creeper and Malabar nut
Care of White Star Creeper and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. White Star Creeper pruning is done Proper mowing practices are necessary, Prune for shortening long shoots, prune to control shape, Remove dead leaves 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 White Star Creeper needs Average Water and in winter, it needs Moderate. Whereas, in summer Malabar nut needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.