Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Southeastern Asia, India
North America, United States, Northeastern United States, Mid-Atlantic United States, Southeastern United States, Canada
Types
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
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Habitat
gardens
gardens, Hardwood forests
USDA Hardiness Zone
-9999
5-7
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
2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10
Habit
Vining/Climbing
Clump-Forming
Flower Color
White, Pink, Light Pink
White
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Purple, Black
Light Green
Leaf Color in Spring
Green, Light Green
Green, Blue Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green, Dark Green
Green, Gray Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Green, Dark Green
Light Green
Leaf Shape
Round
Butterfly shaped
Plant Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Average
Bloom Time
Indeterminate
Late Spring, Early Summer
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground, Pot
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Seedlings
Divison, Seedlings, Stem Planting
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
Medium
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Neutral
Neutral, Alkaline
Soil Type
Clay, Loam
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Average
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Partial shade, Full Shade
Pruning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Remove deadheads, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
No fertilizers needed
Pests and Diseases
Insects, Mites
Pests and diseases free, Red blotch
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Foliage Texture
Medium
Coarse
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Matte
Attracts
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Bees, Butterflies
Aesthetic Uses
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Showy Purposes
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Astringent
Cancer, Diuretic
Part of Plant Used
Fruits, Leaves
Flowers, Root
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
Feature Plant, Groundcover
Botanical Name
BASELLA alba
JEFFERSONIA diphylla
Common Name
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
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In Hindi
भारतीय पालक
Twinleaf
In German
Indian Spinat
Twinleaf
In French
épinards indienne
Twinleaf
In Spanish
espinaca india
Twinleaf
In Greek
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
Twinleaf
In Portuguese
espinafre indiano
Twinleaf
In Polish
Indyjski szpinak
Twinleaf
In Latin
Spinach Indian
Twinleaf
Order
Caryophyllales
Ranunculales
Family
Basellaceae
Berberidaceae
Genus
Basella
Jeffersonia
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Eudicots
Season and Care of Indian Spinach and Twinleaf
Season and care of Indian Spinach and Twinleaf is important to know. While considering everything about Indian Spinach and Twinleaf Care, growing season is an essential factor. Indian Spinach season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Twinleaf season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam and for Twinleaf is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Indian Spinach is Neutral and for Twinleaf is Neutral, Alkaline.
Indian Spinach and Twinleaf Physical Information
Indian Spinach and Twinleaf physical information is very important for comparison. Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width 20.00 cm whereas Twinleaf height is 15.20 cm and width 12.70 cm. The color specification of Indian Spinach and Twinleaf are as follows:
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Twinleaf flower color: White
- Twinleaf leaf color: Green and Blue Green
Care of Indian Spinach and Twinleaf
Care of Indian Spinach and Twinleaf 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 Twinleaf pruning is done Remove deadheads and Requires very little pruning. In summer Indian Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Twinleaf needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.