Life Span
Perennial
Biennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Southern Europe, Western Europe, Mediterranean
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Not Available
Habitat
gardens
Cultivated Beds, Moist Soils
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-8
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
A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 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
Rosette/Stemless
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Light Purple, Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Not Available
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green, Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Ovate elongated
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings, Seedlings
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 Type
Clay, Loam
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
Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Bacterial leaf spot, Bacterial soft rot, Beet armyworm, Cabbage looper, Cabbageworm, Flea Beetles, Fungal leaf spots
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
No
Foliage Texture
Medium
Bold
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Bugs, Rabbits
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Nausea
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Available
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Nutrients
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Whole plant
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used in chopped mixed salad, Used in curries, soups, stews
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Bedding Plant, Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
Brassica oleracea
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Alcosa Cabbaga, Savoy Cabbage
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
Savoy Cabbage
In German
Indian Spinat
Wirsing
In French
épinards indienne
Savoy Cabbage
In Spanish
espinaca india
col de col rizada
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
Savoy Cabbage
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
Savoy Cabbage
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Kapusta włoska
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Brassica Sabaudiae
Phylum
Not Available
Embryophyta
Class
Not Available
Eudicotyledones
Order
Caryophyllales
Brassicales
Family
Basellaceae
Brassicaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Savoy Cabbage
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Savoy Cabbage is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Savoy Cabbage Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Savoy Cabbage season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Savoy Cabbage is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Savoy Cabbage is Acidic.
Indian Spinach and Savoy Cabbage Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Savoy Cabbage physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available whereas Savoy Cabbage height is 25.40 cm and width 30.50 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Savoy Cabbage are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Savoy Cabbage flower color: Light Purple and Yellow
- Savoy Cabbage leaf color: Green, Dark Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Savoy Cabbage
Care of Indian Spinach and Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage 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 Savoy Cabbage needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.