Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southeast Asia, Southern Asia, Western Asia
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Habitat
gardens
tropical environments, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-11
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
10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Yellow, Yellow green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Light Yellow, Brown
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Elliptic and Ovate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs, Needs watering once a week
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
Clay, 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer, iron-rich fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Borers, fungus, Red blotch, Whiteflies
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
-
Civet cat, Wild boar
Allergy
-
Food Allergy, Throat itching
Beauty Benefits
-
Anti-ageing, Beautiful Skin, Glowing Skin, Good Cleanser, Good for skin, Good for skin and hair
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
anti-cancer, Cold, Energy, Hair Loss, High blood pressure, Indigestion, Regulates Blood Sugar, Skin Disorders, Thyroid problems, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Application in Furniture, Used As Food, Used for woodware
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
Artocarpus heterophyllus
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Jackfruit, Jakfruit, Jack
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
कटहल
In German
Indian Spinat
Jack
In French
épinards indienne
Jackfrucht
In Spanish
espinaca india
yaca
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
καρποί
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
jaca
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
chlebowca
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Jackfruit
Order
Caryophyllales
Urticales
Family
Basellaceae
Moraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Jackfruit
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Jackfruit is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Jackfruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Jackfruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Jackfruit is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Jackfruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Spinach and Jackfruit Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Jackfruit physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Jackfruit height is 1,800.00 cm and width 400.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Jackfruit are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Jackfruit flower color: Yellow
- Jackfruit leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Jackfruit
Care of Indian Spinach and Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit 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 Jackfruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.