Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Central United States
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Not Available
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Forest edges, Forest margins, Tropical regions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Oval or Rounded
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Light Yellow, Yellow green, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Tan, Sienna
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Orange, Tan
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Compound
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
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
Average Water Needs, Keep the ground moist but not water-logged
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
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
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
Not Available
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Birds
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Not Available
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Asthma, Cough, Intestinal irritations, Rheumatism
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Culinary use
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Screening / Wind Break, Shade Trees
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
AESCULUS glabra
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Ohio Buckeye
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
ओहियो बकेये
In German
Indian Spinat
Ohio buckeye
In French
épinards indienne
marronnier de l'Ohio
In Spanish
espinaca india
Ohio castaño de indias
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
Οχάιο Buckeye
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
Ohio Buckeye
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Ohio kasztan
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Ohio buckeye
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Sapindales
Family
Basellaceae
Hippocastanaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Hippocastanoideae
Properties of Indian Spinach and Ohio Buckeye
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Spinach and Ohio Buckeye? We provide you with everything About Indian Spinach and Ohio Buckeye. Indian Spinach doesn't have thorns and Ohio Buckeye doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Spinach has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions and Ohio Buckeye has allergic reactions like no allergic reactions. 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 Ohio Buckeye and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Ohio Buckeye
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Ohio Buckeye is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Ohio Buckeye Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Ohio Buckeye season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Ohio Buckeye is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Ohio Buckeye is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Spinach and Ohio Buckeye Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Ohio Buckeye physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available whereas Ohio Buckeye height is 910.00 cm and width 760.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Ohio Buckeye are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Ohio Buckeye flower color: Light Yellow, Yellow green and Ivory
- Ohio Buckeye leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Ohio Buckeye
Care of Indian Spinach and Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye 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 Ohio Buckeye needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.