Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Western United States, Mexico
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Dudleya brittonii
Dudleya pulverulenta
Dudleya farinosa
Dudleya caespitosa
Dudleya virens
Habitat
gardens
Barren waste areas, Semi arid regions, Semi desert
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Rosette/Stemless
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Red, Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
-
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
-
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray
Leaf Shape
Round
Acuminate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Stem Cutting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Allow soil to be completely dry in between waterings, Needs less watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, 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, Remove dead or diseased plant parts
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Cochineal insect, Mealybugs, Nematodes, Red blotch, Rodent, Scale insects
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry Conditions, Dry soil, Full Sun, Shade areas
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Hummingbirds, Butterflies
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
-
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Houseplant, Mixed Border, Rock Garden, Wall
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
DUDLEYA
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Chalk Lettuce
Chalk dudleya
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
Dudleya
In German
Indian Spinat
Dudleya
In French
épinards indienne
Dudleya
In Spanish
espinaca india
dudleya
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
Dudleya
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
Dudleya
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Dudleya
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Dudley
Order
Caryophyllales
Saxifragales
Family
Basellaceae
Crassulaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Dudleya
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Dudleya is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Dudleya Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Dudleya season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Dudleya is Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Dudleya is Neutral.
Indian Spinach and Dudleya Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Dudleya physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Dudleya height is 7.60 cm and width 7.60 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Dudleya are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Dudleya flower color: White, Yellow, Red and Pink
- Dudleya leaf color: Green and Gray
Care of Indian Spinach and Dudleya
Care of Indian Spinach and Dudleya 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 Dudleya pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Remove dead or diseased plant parts. In summer Indian Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Dudleya needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.