Life Span
Perennial
Annual
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
North America, Central America, South America
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
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Habitat
gardens
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas
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
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
Upright/Erect
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
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Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
White, Yellow, Light Yellow, Peach
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Long Linear
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full Sun
Growth Rate
Fast
Very Fast
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Seedlings, Transplanting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Average Water Needs, Do Not over Water, Needs watering once a week, Never Over-water, Over-head watering
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam, Sand
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Full 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
Nitrogen, Phosphorous, Potassium, Well-rotted manure
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Aphids, Armyworm, Beetles, Flea Beetles, Leaf spot, Red blotch, Seedcorn maggot, Worms
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Showy
Insignificant
Flower Petal Number
Single
-
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
-
Aphids, Beetles
Allergy
-
Asthma, Diarrhea, Headache, Nausea, Runny nose, Skin rash, sneezing, Vomiting
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Food for animals, Food for birds, Food for insects
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Iron, Potassium, Vitamin C
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Kernel
Other Uses
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used as a nutritious food item, Used for its medicinal properties
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Edible, Herb, Vegetable
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
ZEA mays var rugosa
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
Sweet Corn
In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
स्वीट कॉर्न
In German
Indian Spinat
Mais
In French
épinards indienne
Le maïs sucré
In Spanish
espinaca india
Maíz dulce
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
γλυκό καλαμπόκι
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
milho doce
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Kukurydza
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Dulcis frumentum
Order
Caryophyllales
Cyperales
Family
Basellaceae
Poaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Commelinids, Monocots
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Sweet Corn
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Sweet Corn is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Sweet Corn Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Sweet Corn season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Sweet Corn is Clay, Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Sweet Corn is Neutral.
Indian Spinach and Sweet Corn Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Sweet Corn physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Sweet Corn height is 180.00 cm and width 60.00 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Sweet Corn are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Sweet Corn flower color:
- Sweet Corn leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Sweet Corn
Care of Indian Spinach and Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.