Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Hybrid origin
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Not available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Damp forests, Woodland Garden
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-8
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Height
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Red, Purple, Orange
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Applicable
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Oblong elliptic
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Do not let dry out between waterings, Keep ground moist, Keep the Soil well drained, Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Dry root rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Showy Bark
No
Insignificant
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beautification, Borders, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Versatility
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Not Available
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, Medicinal oil, Showy Purposes, Used as Ornamental plant, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edging, Feature Plant, Groundcover, Mixed Border
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
Primula beesiana
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Candelabra Primrose, Primrose
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
candelabra primrose
In German
Indian Spinat
Kerzenleuchter Primel
In French
épinards indienne
candélabre primevère
In Spanish
espinaca india
Primula beesiana
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
μανουάλια primrose
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
prímula candelabros
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
kandelabry pierwiosnka
In Latin
Spinach Indian
candelabra Primrose
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Myrtales
Family
Basellaceae
Onagraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Onagreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Onagroideae
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Candelabra Primrose
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Candelabra Primrose is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Candelabra Primrose Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra Primrose season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Candelabra Primrose is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Candelabra Primrose is Neutral.
Indian Spinach and Candelabra Primrose Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Candelabra Primrose physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available whereas Candelabra Primrose height is Not Available and width Not Available. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Candelabra Primrose are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Candelabra Primrose flower color: Yellow, Red, Purple and Orange
- Candelabra Primrose leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Candelabra Primrose
Care of Indian Spinach and Candelabra Primrose 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 Candelabra Primrose pruning is done 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 Candelabra Primrose needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.