Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Pixie Bush, Claypan Grass
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Desert, Dry areas
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
8, 9, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 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
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Magenta, Rose
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Light Pink
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Purple, Light Green, Gray Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Purple, Olive, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Irregular
Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Early Spring, Spring, Late Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Grafting, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Average Water Needs, Never Over-water, Requires watering in the growing season, Water when top layer of soil becomes dry
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
Average Water
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, fertilize in spring, Nitrogen, Phosphorous
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Red blotch
Insects, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Cold climate, Light Frost, Pollution
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Fine
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Birds, Hummingbirds
Not Available
Allergy
Skin irritation, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Good for skin and hair, Improve hair condition, Improve skin condition
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification, Food for insects, Prevent Soil Erosion, Versatility
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
No Medicinal Use
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Flowers, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Decoration Purposes, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
EREMOPHILA 'Valentine'
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Poverty Bush, Fuchsia bush
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
एमु बुश
भारतीय पालक
In German
Emu Bush
Indian Spinat
In French
Emu Bush
épinards indienne
In Spanish
Emu Bush
espinaca india
In Greek
emu Μπους
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Emu de Bush
espinafre indiano
In Polish
Emu Bush
Indyjski szpinak
In Latin
Emu Bush
Spinach Indian
Phylum
Tracheophyta
Not Available
Class
Magnoliopsida
Not Available
Order
Lamiales
Caryophyllales
Family
Myoporaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Myoporeae
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Emu Bush and Indian Spinach
Season and care of Emu Bush and Indian Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Emu Bush and Indian Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Emu Bush season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Emu Bush is Loam, Sand and for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Emu Bush is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Spinach is Neutral.
Emu Bush and Indian Spinach Physical Information
Emu Bush and Indian Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Emu Bush height is 180.00 cm and width 90.00 cm whereas Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Emu Bush and Indian Spinach are as follows:
Emu Bush flower color: Magenta and Rose
Emu Bush leaf color: Purple, Light Green and Gray Green
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Emu Bush and Indian Spinach
Care of Emu Bush and Indian Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Emu Bush pruning is done Prune to stimulate growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Indian Spinach pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Emu Bush 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.