Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Broadleaf Evergreen
Herbs, Perennial
Origin
Mexico, Central America, South America
South-Eastern Asia
Types
it is a type of oleander
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Habitat
coastal environs, disturbed sites, old gardens, open Woodlands, Pastures, Roadsides, Waste areas, waterways
Semi desert, Wet forest
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-15
9-11
Habit
Oval or Rounded
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Green, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long Narrow
Elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Growth Rate
Fast
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
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Pollution, Drought, Salt
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week, Water Deeply
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
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove dead branches
Cut away fading foliage, Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
fertilize in spring, slow-release fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, Don't use high pH fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Bacteria, fungus, Insects
Aphids, Downy mildew, Dry root rot, Rust, Spider mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought, Pollution, Salt
Heat Tolerance, Humidity
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Aphids, Bees, Butterflies, Snails
Allergy
Phytodermatitis, Toxic
Dizziness, Mouth itching, Vomiting
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
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Good Cleanser, Good for the Scalp
Environmental Uses
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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
For making oil, Used as Ornamental plant
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
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier, Tropical
Container, Hedges, Mixed Border, Screening / Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
THEVETIA peruviana
Justicia adhatoda
Common Name
Yellow Oleander, Lucky Nut
Malabar nut, Adulsa, Adhatoda, Vasaka
In Hindi
पीला कनेर
अडुळसा, अडुसा
In German
Gelbe Oleander
Indisches Lungenkraut
In French
Oleander Jaune
Justicia adhatoda
In Spanish
Oleander amarillo
Justicia adhatoda
In Greek
κίτρινη πικροδάφνη
Justicia adhatoda
In Portuguese
Oleander amarelo
Justicia adhatoda
In Polish
żółta Oleander
Justicia adhatoda
In Latin
Yellow haurit Cleander
Justicia adhatoda
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Magnoliophyta
Class
Magnoliopsida
Magnoliopsida
Order
Gentianales
Scrophulariales
Family
Apocynaceae
Acanthaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Monocots
Season and Care of Yellow Oleander and Malabar nut
Season and care of Yellow Oleander and Malabar nut is important to know. While considering everything about Yellow Oleander and Malabar nut Care, growing season is an essential factor. Yellow Oleander season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Malabar nut season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Yellow Oleander is Loam, Sand and for Malabar nut is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Yellow Oleander is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Malabar nut is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Yellow Oleander and Malabar nut Physical Information
Yellow Oleander and Malabar nut physical information is very important for comparison. Yellow Oleander height is 240.00 cm and width 240.00 cm whereas Malabar nut height is 460.00 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Yellow Oleander and Malabar nut are as follows:
Yellow Oleander flower color: Yellow, Light Yellow and Peach
Yellow Oleander leaf color: Green
Malabar nut flower color: White
- Malabar nut leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Yellow Oleander and Malabar nut
Care of Yellow Oleander and Malabar nut include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Yellow Oleander pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth and Remove dead branches 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 Yellow Oleander 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.