Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Flowering Plants
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Kablouna Gold, Fiesta Gitana, Art Shades
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
gardens, Roadsides, Waste areas, wastelands
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
3-9
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
A2, A3, H1, 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
Clump-Forming
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow, Orange, Bronze, Ivory
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Green, Tan
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Oblong-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Early Autumn, Spring, Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial shade, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Well drained
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Winter
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Requires regular watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Moist, Well drained
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Not Available
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Cut or pinch the stems, 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
Double, Semi-Double
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Beetles, Butterflies, Flying insects
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Dizziness, Itchiness, Nausea, Skin rash, Swelling
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Showy Purposes
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Good for skin and hair, Skin cleanser, Skin Problems, used as a dye
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Curing mumps and measles, Cuts, Reduces toothache, Surgical wounds, Throat infection, Ulcers
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Leaves, Root
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Sometimes used for making wine, Used as an insecticide, Used as essential oil, Used As Food, Used as Ornamental plant, Used in salads
Used As Indoor Plant
No
Insignificant
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Groundcover, Showy Tree
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
CALENDULA officinalis
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Pot Marigold
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
Pot Marigold
In German
Indian Spinat
Ringelblume
In French
épinards indienne
pot Marigold
In Spanish
espinaca india
Caléndula
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
καλέντουλα
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
pot Marigold
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Pot Marigold
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Zinnia Pot
Phylum
Not Available
Vascular plant
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Asterales
Family
Basellaceae
Asteraceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Calenduleae
Subfamily
Not Available
Asteroideae
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Pot Marigold
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Pot Marigold is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Pot Marigold Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Pot Marigold season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Pot Marigold is Well drained while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Pot Marigold is Acidic, Alkaline, Neutral.
Indian Spinach and Pot Marigold Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Pot Marigold physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available whereas Pot Marigold height is 80.00 cm and width 91.44 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Pot Marigold are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Pot Marigold flower color: Yellow, Orange, Bronze and Ivory
- Pot Marigold leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Pot Marigold
Care of Indian Spinach and Pot Marigold 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 Pot Marigold pruning is done Cut or pinch the stems, 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 Pot Marigold needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.