Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Europe, Russia/Siberia, Northern Africa, Asia
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Nymphaea alba
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-9
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
21,22
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White, Yellow, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Round
Circular
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer
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
Poorly Drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
In Water
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
Plant grows in water
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
Poorly 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
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Anaphrodisiac, Anodyne, Antiscrophulatic, Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Root, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Water Gardens
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
NYMPHAEA alba
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
European White Waterlily, Nenuphar, White Lotus
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
Nymphaea alba
In German
Indian Spinat
Weiße Seerose
In French
épinards indienne
Nénuphar blanc
In Spanish
espinaca india
Nymphaea alba
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
Nymphaea alba
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
Nymphaea alba
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Grzybienie białe
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Nymphaea alba
Order
Caryophyllales
Nymphaeales
Family
Basellaceae
Nymphaeaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms
Properties of Indian Spinach and Nymphaea Alba
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Spinach and Nymphaea Alba? We provide you with everything About Indian Spinach and Nymphaea Alba. Indian Spinach doesn't have thorns and Nymphaea Alba doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Spinach has allergic reactions like and Nymphaea Alba has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Indian Spinach and Nymphaea Alba and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Nymphaea Alba
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Nymphaea Alba is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Nymphaea Alba Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Nymphaea Alba season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Nymphaea Alba is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Nymphaea Alba is Neutral.
Indian Spinach and Nymphaea Alba Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Nymphaea Alba physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Nymphaea Alba height is 45.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Nymphaea Alba are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Nymphaea Alba flower color: White, Yellow and Ivory
- Nymphaea Alba leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Nymphaea Alba
Care of Indian Spinach and Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba 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 Nymphaea Alba needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.