Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Caribbean, South America
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Pinks Mammoth, African Pride, Late Gold, Geffner, Hilary White
Habitat
gardens
Warm and moist climatic conditions
USDA Hardiness Zone
Not Available
10-13
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
Not Available
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Upright/Erect
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
Yellow green
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Green, Sea Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
oblong or narrow-lanceolate
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Summer
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Early Summer, Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Container
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Do Not over Water, Does not require regular watering
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
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
Prune young trees into an open vase shape
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Nitrogen
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Anthracnose, Diplodia rot, Leaf spot
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Not Available
Yes
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
Not Available
Fruit Bats
Allergy
no allergic reactions
Oral Allergy
Aesthetic Uses
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Promotes Healthy Hair, Promotes healthy skin
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Diabetes, Diarrhea
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Bark, Fruits, Seeds
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used to make hair tonic, Used to promote healthy blood flow during menstruation
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Fruit / Fruit Tree, Shade Trees, Tropical
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
ANNONA squamosa
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Sugar Apple
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
सीताफल
In German
Indian Spinat
Zuckerapfel
In French
épinards indienne
Sugar Apple
In Spanish
espinaca india
Manzana de azúcar
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
ζάχαρη της Apple
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
Pinha
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Cukier Jabłko
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Sugar Apple
Phylum
Not Available
Magnoliophyta
Class
Not Available
Magnoliopsida
Order
Caryophyllales
Magnoliales
Family
Basellaceae
Annonaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Magnoliids
Tribe
Not Available
Abreae
Subfamily
Not Available
Maloideae
Number of Species
Not Available
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Sugar Apple
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Sugar Apple is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Sugar Apple Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sugar Apple season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Sugar Apple is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Sugar Apple is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Spinach and Sugar Apple Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Sugar Apple physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available whereas Sugar Apple height is 460.00 cm and width 610.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Sugar Apple are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sugar Apple flower color: Yellow green
- Sugar Apple leaf color: Light Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Sugar Apple
Care of Indian Spinach and Sugar Apple 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 Sugar Apple pruning is done Prune young trees into an open vase shape. In summer Indian Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Sugar Apple needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.