Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Mexico, Central America, South America, Argentina, Brazil
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Handroanthus albus ,Handroanthus billbergii,Handroanthus chrysanthus,Handroanthus chrysotrichus,Handroanthus guayacan,Handroanthus
Habitat
gardens
gardens, Roadsides, Suburban areas, Urban areas
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, 13, 15, 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Pink, Rose, Lavender
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Brown
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Shape
Round
Oblong Circular Round
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, 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
Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads, Shape and thin as needed
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Pests and diseases free
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Aesthetic Uses
-
Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Intestinal irritations
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used as Ornamental plant, Used as a spice
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
HANDROANTHUS impetiginosus
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Ipê, Lavender Trumpet Tree, Purple Tabebuia
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
गुलाबी Ipe
In German
Indian Spinat
rosa Ipe
In French
épinards indienne
rose Ipe
In Spanish
espinaca india
Pink Ipe
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
ροζ Ipe
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
rosa Ipe
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
różowy Ipe
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Pink Ipe
Order
Caryophyllales
Lamiales
Family
Basellaceae
Bignoniaceae
Genus
Basella
Handroanthus
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Pink Ipe
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Pink Ipe is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Pink Ipe Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pink Ipe season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Pink Ipe is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Pink Ipe is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Spinach and Pink Ipe Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Pink Ipe physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Pink Ipe height is 910.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Pink Ipe are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Pink Ipe flower color: Pink, Rose and Lavender
- Pink Ipe leaf color: Green and Light Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Pink Ipe
Care of Indian Spinach and Pink Ipe 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 Ipe pruning is done Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove dead leaves, Remove deadheads and Shape and thin as needed. In summer Indian Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Pink Ipe needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.