{"product_id":"adusa-10-bag","title":"Adulsa - 10\" Grow bag","description":"\u003cp\u003eAdusa (Justicia adhatoda), also called Malabar Nut or Vasaka, is a robust evergreen shrub widely grown across India for its powerful medicinal value in respiratory care. It forms a dense bush of large lance-shaped leaves and bears attractive white tubular flowers streaked with pink or purple that draw bees and butterflies. Every part, especially the leaves, has been used for centuries in Ayurveda to ease cough, cold, asthma and bronchitis. Tough, drought-tolerant and fast-growing, Adusa thrives in almost any Indian soil and doubles as a flowering hedge or windbreak, making it a practical and ornamental medicinal plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFamily\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcanthaceae\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eNative region\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndian subcontinent and Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature height\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5-3 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eMature spread\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1-2 m\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eGrowth rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFast\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge lance-shaped green leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower colour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWhite with pink\/purple veins\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFlower season\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWinter to spring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eClimate zone\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTropical to subtropical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCare guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSunlight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull sun to partial shade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate; drought-tolerant once established\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eSoil \/ mix\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAdapts to most well-drained soils\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eTemperature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-38 C tolerant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eHumidity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModerate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eFertilizer\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOccasional organic compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePruning\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePrune after flowering to shape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eRepotting\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEvery 2-3 years if potted\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePropagation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStem cuttings easily\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003ePests \u0026amp; problems\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLargely pest-resistant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eToxicity \/ safety\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedicinal; avoid in pregnancy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth scope=\"row\"\u003eDifficulty\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEasy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eUses\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA staple Ayurvedic remedy for cough, cold, asthma and bronchitis, with leaves used in syrups and decoctions. Also planted as a flowering hedge and a bee-friendly shrub.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eGrowing tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003ePlant in full sun for the best flowering and water moderately, as it tolerates dry spells once established. Prune hard after the flowering season to keep the bush dense and productive.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I water Adusa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWater moderately, allowing the topsoil to dry between waterings. Once established it tolerates dry spells well and dislikes soggy roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much sunlight does Adusa need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt grows best in full sun to partial shade. Full sun encourages bushier growth and more abundant flowering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Adusa safe for pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a medicinal plant best kept away from pets, who may suffer stomach upset if they chew large amounts. Casual contact is not a concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes Adusa need repotting?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf grown in a pot, repot every two to three years into a larger container with fresh soil to support its vigorous growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow do I propagate Adusa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt propagates very easily from semi-hardwood stem cuttings planted in moist soil, especially during the warm season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat common problems affect Adusa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is largely pest-resistant. Root rot from overwatering is the main risk, so ensure the soil drains freely.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen does Adusa flower?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt bears showy white flowers veined with pink or purple mainly from winter into spring, attracting bees and butterflies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow Adusa indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a large shrub better suited to gardens or big outdoor pots. Indoors it lacks the light and space to thrive long-term.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs Adusa toxic to humans?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is medicinal rather than toxic but should be used only in proper doses. Pregnant women should avoid it without medical advice.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat fertilizer should I use for Adusa?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is undemanding; an occasional dose of organic compost in spring is enough to keep it healthy and flowering well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"vedicflora","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51256035541238,"sku":"PLT-ADUSA-B10-NA","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0805\/4980\/6326\/files\/NgRvX35sPDM0wTXYGivO851igjab8g5qXIsYWNb5.png?v=1783919949","url":"https:\/\/vedicflora.com\/products\/adusa-10-bag","provider":"vedicflora","version":"1.0","type":"link"}