Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
China
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Fuyu, Jiro, Gosho, Suruga
Habitat
gardens
Sunny Edge, Woodland Garden Secondary
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
6-10
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, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, 16, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Pyramidal
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Light Yellow
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Orange
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Yellow, Burgundy, Orange Red
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Not Available
Leaf Shape
Round
Lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Not Available
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Grafting, Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Water usually once a day
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
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
Apply 10-10-10 amount
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Crown gall, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Root rot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Frost
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Self-Sowing
Yes
Not Available
Attracts
Not Available
Birds, Mealybugs, White peach scale
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Abdominal distension, Excessive flatus
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Brightens the skin complexion, For treating wrinkles
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Anthelmintic, Antitussive, Antivinous, Appetizer, Astringent, Demulcent, Febrifuge, Stomachic, Styptic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Cosmetics, Wood is used for making furniture
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Feature Plant, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Topiary / Bonsai / Espalier
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
DIOSPYROS kaki
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Asian Persimmon, Japanese Persimmon, Kaki, Sharon Fruit
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
शैरन फल
In German
Indian Spinat
Sharon Frucht
In French
épinards indienne
Sharon Fruit
In Spanish
espinaca india
Sharon Fruit
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
Sharon Φρούτα
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
Sharon Fruit
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Sharon Fruit
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Sharon fructus
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Ericales
Family
Basellaceae
Ebenaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Diospyreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Sharon Fruit
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Sharon Fruit is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Sharon Fruit Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sharon Fruit season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Sharon Fruit is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Sharon Fruit is Acidic, Neutral.
Indian Spinach and Sharon Fruit Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Sharon Fruit physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available whereas Sharon Fruit height is 760.00 cm and width 550.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Sharon Fruit are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sharon Fruit flower color: Light Yellow
- Sharon Fruit leaf color: Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Sharon Fruit
Care of Indian Spinach and Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit 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 Sharon Fruit needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.