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Adusa (Malabar Nut / Vasa)

Adusa (Malabar Nut / Vasa)

Justicia adhatoda

Easy difficultyPerennialHerbs
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Sunlight
Full Sun to Partial Shade
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Watering
Low — drought tolerant
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Min pot size
15" pot
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Start from
Easily propagated via stem cuttings planted directly in soil

About Adusa (Malabar Nut / Vasa)

A highly resilient, evergreen perennial shrub. Its leaves are a primary Ayurvedic ingredient for treating coughs and respiratory issues. Makes an excellent terrace boundary plant.

Climate requirements

Ideal temperature
20–40°C
Heat stress above
45°C
Cold stress below
5°C
Humidity
Low to Moderate (30–60%)
Rain sensitivity
Low

Growth stages

Stage 1
Vegetative
Day 0–180
Stage 2
Blooming
Day 181–210
Stage 3
Maturation
Day 211–365

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