Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Australia
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
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Habitat
gardens
Canopy, Rainforest
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
9-13
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
H1, H2, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Spreading
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Rose
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Gold, Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Lobulated
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, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Wet Site, Drought, Soil Compaction
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
Do not let dry out between waterings, Requires consistently moist soil
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
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
Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
-
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Seeds, Wood
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Edible seed, Used as Ornamental plant, Used to make wood shingles
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Feature Plant, Shade Trees, Street Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
BRACHYCHITON discolor
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Bush Kurrajong, Pink Flame Tree, Queensland Lacebark
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
Pink Flame Tree
In German
Indian Spinat
Rosa Flame Tree
In French
épinards indienne
Flame Tree Rose
In Spanish
espinaca india
Pink árbol de la llama
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
Ροζ Φλόγα Δέντρο
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
Árvore Chama Rosa
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Różowy Flame Tree
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Pink arbor flamma
Order
Caryophyllales
Malvales
Family
Basellaceae
Sterculiaceae
Genus
Basella
brachychiton
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Subfamily
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Sterculioideae
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Pink Flame Tree
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Pink Flame Tree is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Pink Flame Tree Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Flame Tree season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Pink Flame Tree is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Pink Flame Tree is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Spinach and Pink Flame Tree Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Pink Flame Tree physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pink Flame Tree height is 1,220.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Pink Flame Tree are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Pink Flame Tree flower color: Rose
- Pink Flame Tree leaf color:
Care of Indian Spinach and Pink Flame Tree
Care of Indian Spinach and Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree 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 Pink Flame Tree needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.