Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Australia
South-Eastern Asia
Types
Not Available
Not Available
Habitat
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
9-11
AHS Heat Zone
Not Available
12 - 9
Sunset Zone
21,22
Not Available
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Ivory
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Not Available
Not Available
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
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Linear to lanceolate
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Slow
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Fall, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Cuttings, Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Water regularly for 2 months
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
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Pruning may be required for height clearance
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
Does not require fertilizer once established
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Free of serious pests and diseases
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Not Available
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Blowflies, Insects
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Mild Allergen
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
Anodyne, Odontalgic
Antipyretic, Bronchitis, Cough, Digestive disorders, Ear infections, Expectorant, Laxative, Migraines, Piles, Rheumatism, Throat infection, Treating fever
Part of Plant Used
Wood
Bark, Leaf Stalks, Leaves
Other Uses
Used as a fodder tree in agricultural areas, Useful for shade
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
Feature Plant, Hedges, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
GEIJERA parviflora
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Wilga, Native Willow
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
Wilga
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Pirol
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
loriot
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
oriol
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
φλώρος
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
papa-figos
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
Wilga
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
oriole
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Charophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Equisetopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Sapindales
Scrophulariales
Family
Rutaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Angiosperms, Monocots
Tribe
Not Available
Justicieae
Subfamily
Not Available
Acanthoideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Wilga and Malabar nut
Season and care of Wilga and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Wilga and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Wilga season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Wilga is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Wilga is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Wilga and Malabar nut Physical Information
Wilga and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Wilga height is 610.00 cm and width 460.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Wilga and Malabar nut are as follows:
Wilga flower color: White and Ivory
Wilga leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Wilga and Malabar nut
Care of Wilga and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Wilga pruning is done Pruning may be required for height clearance 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 Wilga 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.