Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States, Texas, Canada
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Japanese beech, European beech
Habitat
gardens
low mountains, shaded woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
4-9
Sunset Zone
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
1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow green, Tan
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Gold, Tan, Sandy Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Dry soil, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Needs very little water, occasional watering once established
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Compost, Fertilize the soil before planting
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Aphids, Beech bark disease, fungus, Mildew, Scale
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Full Sun, Salt and Soil Compaction
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Not Available
Bees, Birds, Hummingbirds, songbirds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Itchiness, Pulmonary oedema, Sinuses
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Speed hair growth, Stops hair loss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Shadow Tree, Wild areas
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Antioxidants, Antiseptic, Digestion problems, Headache, Kidney problems, Pain killer
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Sap, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Decorative veneers, flooring, paneling, Grown for shade, Used as firewood, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
FAGUS grandifolia
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
American Beech
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
अमेरिकन बीच
In German
Indian Spinat
Amerikanische Buche
In French
épinards indienne
Hêtre à grandes feuilles
In Spanish
espinaca india
Fagus grandifolia, el haya americana
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
american οξιάς
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
faia americano
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Buk wielkolistny
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Latin fagi
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Fagales
Family
Basellaceae
Fagaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and American Beech
Season and care of Indian Spinach and American Beech is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and American Beech Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and American Beech season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for American Beech is Loam, Well drained while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for American Beech is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Spinach and American Beech Physical Information
Indian Spinach and American Beech physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available whereas American Beech height is 800.00 cm and width 500.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and American Beech are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
American Beech flower color: Yellow green and Tan
- American Beech leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Spinach and American Beech
Care of Indian Spinach and American Beech include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Indian Spinach pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning and American Beech pruning is done Cut upper 1/3 section when young to enhancegrowth, Prune to control growth, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer American Beech needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.