Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Melanesia
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
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Habitat
gardens
Subtropical climates, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
10-15
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
H1, H2, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Red, Green, Copper
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Round
Reniform
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Stem Cutting
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
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
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
slow-release fertilizers
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Aphids, Mites, Soft scales
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Variety of soil types
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Allergy
-
bronchial asthma, Rhinoconjunctivitis
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Cottage Garden, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Skin Problems
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Abdominal Disease, Antibacterial, Antifungal, Cough, Headache, Kidney problems
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Twigs
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Basketary, Used as Ornamental plant
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
ACALYPHA wilkesiana
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Copperleaf
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
Copperleaf
In German
Indian Spinat
Copperleaf
In French
épinards indienne
Copperleaf
In Spanish
espinaca india
copperleaf
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
Copperleaf
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
Copperleaf
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
CopperLeaf
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Copperleaf
Order
Caryophyllales
Euphorbiales
Family
Basellaceae
Euphorbiaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Acalyphoideae
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Copperleaf
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Copperleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Copperleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Copperleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Copperleaf is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Copperleaf is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Spinach and Copperleaf Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Copperleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Copperleaf height is 240.00 cm and width 180.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Copperleaf are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Copperleaf flower color: Red, Green and Copper
- Copperleaf leaf color: White, Yellow, Green, Purple, Orange, Chartreuse, Dark Green, Pink, Rose, Burgundy, Copper and Bronze
Care of Indian Spinach and Copperleaf
Care of Indian Spinach and Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf 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 Copperleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.