Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Mexico
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
Subtropical climates, subtropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
Not Available
AHS Heat Zone
12-7
Not Available
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
12, 13
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Not Available
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Needle like
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
root cutting, Vegetative Reproduction
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
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
Aphids, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Not Available
Allergy
no allergic reactions
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Nutritive
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
Araucaria angustifolia
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
candelabra tree, Parana pine, Brazilian pine
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
candelabra
In German
Indian Spinat
Kandelaber
In French
épinards indienne
candélabre
In Spanish
espinaca india
Candelabra
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
μανουάλια
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
Candelabra
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
świeczniki
In Latin
Spinach Indian
candelabra
Phylum
Not Available
Coniferophyta
Class
Not Available
Pinopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Basellaceae
Araucariaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Properties of Indian Spinach and Candelabra
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Spinach and Candelabra? We provide you with everything About Indian Spinach and Candelabra. Indian Spinach doesn't have thorns and Candelabra doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Spinach has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Candelabra has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Indian Spinach and Candelabra and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Candelabra
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Candelabra is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Candelabra Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Candelabra season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Candelabra is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Candelabra is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Spinach and Candelabra Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Candelabra physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available whereas Candelabra height is 490.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Candelabra are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Candelabra flower color: White
- Candelabra leaf color: Not Available
Care of Indian Spinach and Candelabra
Care of Indian Spinach and Candelabra 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 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 needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.
