Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Type
Vegetable
Broadleaf Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
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Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Schefflera actinophylla
Habitat
gardens
Bog Garden, Shaded sites
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
-9999
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
21,22
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
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Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
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Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
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Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
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Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Cuttings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Do not water frequently, Needs less watering
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
Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial Sun, Partial shade
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
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Allergy
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contact allergic dermatitis
Aesthetic Uses
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Beautification, Borders, Decorating walls
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
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Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
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Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
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Used As Indoor Plant
No
Yes
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Houseplant, Screening, Wind Break, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
SCHEFFLERA 'Amate'
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Schefflera
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
Schefflera
In German
Indian Spinat
Schefflera
In French
épinards indienne
Schefflera
In Spanish
espinaca india
Schefflera
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
Schefflera
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
Schefflera
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Schefflera
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Schefflera
Order
Caryophyllales
Apiales
Family
Basellaceae
Araliaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Properties of Indian Spinach and Schefflera
Wondering what are the properties of Indian Spinach and Schefflera? We provide you with everything About Indian Spinach and Schefflera. Indian Spinach doesn't have thorns and Schefflera doesn't have thorns. Also Indian Spinach does not have fragrant flowers. Indian Spinach has allergic reactions like and Schefflera has allergic reactions like . 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 Schefflera and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Schefflera
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Schefflera is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Schefflera Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Schefflera season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Schefflera is Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Schefflera is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Spinach and Schefflera Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Schefflera physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Schefflera height is 900.00 cm and width 150.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Schefflera are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Schefflera flower color:
- Schefflera leaf color:
Care of Indian Spinach and Schefflera
Care of Indian Spinach and Schefflera 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 Schefflera 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 Schefflera needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.