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Malabar Nut

Adhatoda vasica, Acanthaceae

Zones
9–11
Layer
Shrub
Lifespan
Perennial
Growth
Fast

Guild Roles

WindbreakPollinator AttractorBeneficial Insect HabitatMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Moderate (established)High (seedling)

Soil pH

6 – 8

Tolerances

Drought
Frost
Heat
Pest Resistance
Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

Belleric MyrobalanTerminalia bellirica
Pest DeterrentBeneficial Insect Habitat

Antagonistic Plants

Beetle KillerClerodendrum serratum

Both are shrubby medicinal plants that compete for light and space, with beetle killer being more aggressive in growth.

Uses

Functions

Medicinal ProductionWind ProtectionWildlife Habitat

Medicinal Uses

Bronchial AsthmaRespiratory InfectionsCough ReliefBronchodilator

Common Questions

What zones does Malabar Nut grow in?

Malabar Nut grows in USDA hardiness zones 9 through 11.

What are good companion plants for Malabar Nut?

Good companions for Malabar Nut include Belleric Myrobalan.

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