Life Span
Annual or Biennial
Perennial
Origin
South America
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
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Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Habitat
Homesteads, Screen Cottage and Informal Garden, Woodlands
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
-9999
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 22, 23, 24
H1, H2, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Rosette/Stemless
Vining/Climbing
Flower Color
White, Red
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
-
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green, Burgundy
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Long and slender with very sharp edges
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Corms or bulbs, From Rhizomes, Rhizome division
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral, Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Moist but well drained, Sandy
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Poorly Drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Indirect sunlight, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Pests and diseases free
Insects, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
Showy Purposes
-
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
-
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
-
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
-
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Houseplant, Informal Garden
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
Bromeliad
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Bromeliad
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
Bromeliad
भारतीय पालक
In German
Bromeliad
Indian Spinat
In French
Bromeliad
épinards indienne
In Spanish
Bromeliad
espinaca india
In Greek
Bromeliad
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Bromeliad
espinafre indiano
In Polish
Bromeliad
Indyjski szpinak
In Latin
Bromeliad
Spinach Indian
Order
Bromeliales
Caryophyllales
Family
Bromeliaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
-
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Bromeliad and Indian Spinach
Season and care of Bromeliad and Indian Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Bromeliad and Indian Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Bromeliad season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Bromeliad is Sand and for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Bromeliad is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Spinach is Neutral.
Bromeliad and Indian Spinach Physical Information
Bromeliad and Indian Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Bromeliad height is 60.00 cm and width 60.00 cm whereas Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm. The color specification of Bromeliad and Indian Spinach are as follows:
Bromeliad flower color: White and Red
Bromeliad leaf color: Light Green and Burgundy
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Bromeliad and Indian Spinach
Care of Bromeliad and Indian Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Bromeliad pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves and Indian Spinach pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Bromeliad needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.