Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, North-Central United States, Central United States, South-Central United States, Canada
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Eastern juniper, Souther juniper
Habitat
gardens
Lower slopes, Open Plains, Prairies, Woodlands, Woods
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
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
A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Light Red, Sky Blue, Yellow Brown
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Blue
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green, Bronze
Leaf Shape
Round
Irregular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Low
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Never Over-water, Requires regular watering, Requires watering in the growing season, Water daily during growing season
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Average Water
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial 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
Compost
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Gall Insects, Red blotch, Rust, Sooty Mold
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought, Dry soil, Heat Tolerance
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Invasive
Sometimes
Sometimes
Allergy
-
Asthma, breathing problems
Aesthetic Uses
-
Beautification, Bonsai, Landscape Designing, Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
-
Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification, Food for insects, Indoor Air Purification, Prevent Soil Erosion, Shadow Tree, Shelter for wildlife, Versatility, Very little waste, Wildlife
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Cold, Cough
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Decoration Purposes, 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
Feature Plant, Foundation, Mixed Border, Screening, Wind Break, Shade Trees, Street Trees
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
JUNIPERUS virginiana
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Pencil cedar, Red Juniper
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
पूर्वी लाल देवदार
In German
Indian Spinat
Eastern Red Cedar
In French
épinards indienne
Red Cedar Orient
In Spanish
espinaca india
Cedro Rojo del Este
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
Ανατολική Red Cedar
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
Eastern Red Cedar
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Eastern Red Cedar
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Eastern Red Cedar
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Basellaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
-
Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Eastern Red Cedar
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Eastern Red Cedar is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Eastern Red Cedar Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Eastern Red Cedar season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Eastern Red Cedar is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Eastern Red Cedar is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Spinach and Eastern Red Cedar Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Eastern Red Cedar physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Eastern Red Cedar height is 1,520.00 cm and width 460.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Eastern Red Cedar are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Eastern Red Cedar flower color: Light Red, Sky Blue and Yellow Brown
- Eastern Red Cedar leaf color: Dark Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Eastern Red Cedar
Care of Indian Spinach and Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar 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 Eastern Red Cedar needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.