Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Type
Vegetable
Needled or Scaled Evergreen
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
North America
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
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Habitat
gardens
Deciduous forests, Rocky areas, rocky outcrops
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
3-7
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
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
Narrow Upright/Fastigiate
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
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
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Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Blue Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Scale-like imbricate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, 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, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Spring, Late Winter, Mid Spring
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container, Ground, Pot
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
Does not require water in summer, Keep the Soil well drained, Medium
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
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
Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
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Flying insects, Hummingbirds
Aesthetic Uses
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Bonsai, Hanging Basket, Showy Purposes, Used for decorating walls, fences, gates, hedges, etc.
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Appetizer, Diaphoretic, Disinfectant, Diuretic, Hemostatic, Laxative, Sedative, Tonic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Fruits, Leaves, Shoots
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Air freshner, Pesticide, Repellent, Shelterbelt, Showy Purposes, Wax, Wood is used in construction
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Container, Edging, Feature Plant, Foundation, Groundcover, Hedges, Mixed Border, Topiary, Bonsai, Espalier
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
JUNIPERUS scopulorum 'Skyrocket'
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Skyrocket Juniper
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
skyrocket juniper
In German
Indian Spinat
die Höhe schnellen Wacholder
In French
épinards indienne
monter en flèche genévrier
In Spanish
espinaca india
dispararse enebro
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
ανεβάσει στα ύψη αρκεύθου
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
foguete zimbro
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
jałowiec Skyrocket
In Latin
Spinach Indian
skyrocket iuniperorum
Order
Caryophyllales
Pinales
Family
Basellaceae
Cupressaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
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Subfamily
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Cupressoideae
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Skyrocket Juniper
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Skyrocket Juniper is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Skyrocket Juniper Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Skyrocket Juniper season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Skyrocket Juniper is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Skyrocket Juniper is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Spinach and Skyrocket Juniper Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Skyrocket Juniper physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Skyrocket Juniper height is 460.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Skyrocket Juniper are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Skyrocket Juniper flower color:
- Skyrocket Juniper leaf color: Blue Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Skyrocket Juniper
Care of Indian Spinach and Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper 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 Skyrocket Juniper needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.