Life Span
Perennial
Annual or Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Western Europe
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
agricultural areas, gardens, Wet ground
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
1-6
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Not Available
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Purple
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Not Available
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Not Available
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Keep ground moist, Use Mulches to help prevent water loss during hot and windy weather
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
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
No pruning needed in the early stages, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
organic fertlizers, Potassium
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Alternaria Leaf Spot, Aphids, Cabbage looper, Downy mildew, Leaf spot, Mites, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost, Shallow soil
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Fragrant Bark/Stem
No
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Aphids, Beetles, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Digestive Problems, sneezing, Swelling in the face
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
For treating wrinkles, Weightloss
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, No fertilizer, pesticides, or herbicides needed
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Anemia, Diabetes, Digestion problems, Increase fiber amount, Kidney Stones, Minerals, Weight loss
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Leaves, Stem
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Can be made into a herbal tea, 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
Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
BRASSICA oleracea 'Dyna'( Gongylodes Group)
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Kohlrabi
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
नवलकोल
In German
Indian Spinat
Kohlrabi
In French
épinards indienne
Chou-rave
In Spanish
espinaca india
Brassica oleracea gongyloides
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
Kohlrabi
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
Kohlrabi
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Kalarepa
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Kohlrabi
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Capparales
Family
Basellaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Not Available
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Kohlrabi
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Kohlrabi is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Kohlrabi Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Kohlrabi season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Kohlrabi is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Kohlrabi is Neutral.
Indian Spinach and Kohlrabi Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Kohlrabi physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available whereas Kohlrabi height is 30.50 cm and width 30.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Kohlrabi are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Kohlrabi flower color: Not Available
- Kohlrabi leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Kohlrabi
Care of Indian Spinach and Kohlrabi 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 Kohlrabi pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages and Remove dead leaves. In summer Indian Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Kohlrabi needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.