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Justicia adhatoda (Justicia adhatoda)

Justicia adhatoda, also known as Malabar nut, is a perennial evergreen shrub from South Asia, valued for its medicinal uses.

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Sunlight

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Watering

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil is ideal. A mix of loam and compost works well. It can tolerate a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25°C.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season.

Care Requirements

Light

Prefers bright, indirect light.

Can tolerate partial shade.

Water

Water when the top inch of soil is dry.

Avoid waterlogging.

Soil

Well-draining, fertile soil is ideal. A mix of loam and compost works well. It can tolerate a range of soil types but dislikes waterlogged conditions.

Temperature

Ideal growing temperature is between 18-25°C.

Avoid frost.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Fertilizer

Feed monthly during growing season.

Use balanced liquid fertilizer.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Shrub

Plant Category

Medicinal

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

1.5-3 m

Spread

1-2 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Simple

Flower Size

2-3 cm

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Synonyms
Adeloda serrata Raf.
Adhatoda arborea Raf.
Adhatoda pubescens Moench
Adhatoda vasica Nees
Adhatoda zeylanica Medik.
Dianthera latifolia Salisb.
Ecbolium adhatoda (L.) Kuntze
Gendarussa adhadota (L.) Steud.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderLamiales
  • familyAcanthaceae
  • genusJusticia
  • speciesJusticia adhatoda
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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