Inkberry

Turnip

About Inkberry and Turnip

Inkberry

Turnip

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What is

Life Span

Perennial

Annual or Biennial

Type

Broadleaf Evergreen

Vegetable

Origin

North America, Northeastern United States, Southeastern United States, South-Central United States

Europe

Types

Ilex glabra, Ilex crenata, Ilex verticillata

Amber globe, Baby bunch turnips, Purple top

Number of Varieties

330

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Habitat

Coastal Regions, Lowland, Mountains, Subtropical climates, Suburban areas

Fields, Vegetable Gardens

USDA Hardiness Zone

5-96-11

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AHS Heat Zone

9-1

9-3

Sunset Zone

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

Oval or Rounded

Rosette/Stemless

Information

Plant Size

Minimum Height

120.00 cm25.40 cm

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Minimum Width

180.00 cm20.30 cm

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Plant Color

Flower Color

White

Yellow

Flower Color Modifier

Bicolor

Fruit Color

Black

Sienna, Black

Leaf Color in Spring

Green, Dark Green

Dark Green

Leaf Color in Summer

Green, Dark Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Fall

Green, Dark Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Leaf Color in Winter

Green, Dark Green

White, Green, Dark Green

Shape

Leaf Shape

Ovate

Long Broad

Thorns

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Season

Plant Season

Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter

Growing Conditions

Sunlight

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Growth Rate

Medium

Fast

Type of Soil

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

The pH of Soil

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Drainage

Average

Well drained

Bloom Time

Late Spring, Early Summer

Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer

Repeat Bloomer

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Tolerances

Drought

Care

Where to Plant?

Ground

Container, Ground

How to Plant?

Seedlings, Stem Planting

Seedlings

Plant Maintenance

Medium

Watering Plants

Watering Requirements

Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water more in summer, Water when soil is dry

Do Not over Water, Requires regular watering

In Summer

Lots of watering

In Spring

Moderate

In Winter

Average Water

Soil

Soil pH

Acidic, Neutral

Soil Type

Clay, Loam, Sand

Loam, Sand

Soil Drainage Capacity

Average

Well drained

Sun Exposure

Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Pruning

No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Shape and thin as needed

Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves

Fertilizers

All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer

Pests and Diseases

Aphids

Alternaria Leaf Spot, Anthracnose, Cercospora leaf spot, Downy mildew

Plant Tolerance

Drought

Facts

Flowers

Insignificant

Showy

Flower Petal Number

Single

Fruits

Showy Fruit

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Edible Fruit

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Fragrance

Fragrant Flower

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Fragrant Fruit

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Fragrant Leaf

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Fragrant Bark/Stem

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Showy Foliage

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Showy Bark

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Foliage Texture

Medium

Foliage Sheen

Evergreen

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Invasive

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Self-Sowing

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Attracts

Birds

Beet armyworms, Caterpillar, white worms

Allergy

angioedema, Oral Allergy, Urticaria

Benefits

Uses

Aesthetic Uses

Beauty Benefits

Good for skin and hair

Edible Uses

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Environmental Uses

Air purification

Plant Benefits

Medicinal Uses

Bone strength, Cancer, Cardiovascular problems, Lung Problems

Part of Plant Used

Fruits, Leaves

Leaves, Shoots

Other Uses

Can be made into a herbal tea

Food for animals, Used as a vegetable, Used in salads

Used As Indoor Plant

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Used As Outdoor Plant

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Garden Design

Mixed Border, Wildflower

Container, Edible, Herb / Vegetable

Scientific Name

Botanical Name

ILEX glabra

BRASSICA rapa 'Hakurei'

Common Name

American Pokeweed, Inkberry, Silberstein American Pokeweed

Turnip

In Hindi

Inkberry

शलजम

In German

Inkberry

Rübe

In French

Inkberry

Navet

In Spanish

Inkberry

Nabo

In Greek

Inkberry

Γογγύλι

In Portuguese

Inkberry

Nabo

In Polish

inkberry

Rzepa

In Latin

Inkberry

rapa

Classification

Kingdom

Plantae

Phylum

Magnoliophyta

Class

Magnoliopsida

Order

Aquifoliales

Brassicales

Family

Phytolaccaceae

Brassicaceae

Genus

Ilex

Brassica

Clade

Angiosperms, Asterids, Eudicots

Angiosperms, Eudicots, Rosids

Tribe

Brassiceae

Subfamily

Number of Species

600-

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Properties of Inkberry and Turnip

Wondering what are the properties of Inkberry and Turnip? We provide you with everything About Inkberry and Turnip. Inkberry doesn't have thorns and Turnip doesn't have thorns. Also Inkberry does not have fragrant flowers. Inkberry has allergic reactions like and Turnip has allergic reactions like . Compare all the properties and characteristics of these two plants. Find out which of these plant can be used as indoor plant. If you are interested to decorate your house and garden, find out aesthetic uses, compare them and select the plant which will beautify your surrounding. Along with beautification, try comparing medicinal and edible uses of Inkberry and Turnip and you can choose the plant having best and most benefits.

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Season and Care of Inkberry and Turnip

Season and care of Inkberry and Turnip is important to know. While considering everything about Inkberry and Turnip Care, growing season is an essential factor. Inkberry season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter and Turnip season is Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Inkberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Turnip is Loam, Sand while the PH of soil for Inkberry is Acidic, Neutral and for Turnip is Acidic, Neutral.

Inkberry and Turnip Physical Information

Inkberry and Turnip physical information is very important for comparison. Inkberry height is 120.00 cm and width 180.00 cm whereas Turnip height is 25.40 cm and width 20.30 cm. The color specification of Inkberry and Turnip are as follows:

Inkberry flower color: White
Inkberry leaf color: Green and Dark Green
Turnip flower color: Yellow
Turnip leaf color: Dark Green

Care of Inkberry and Turnip

Care of Inkberry and Turnip include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Inkberry pruning is done No pruning needed in the early stages, Prune if you want to improve plant shape, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Shape and thin as needed and Turnip pruning is done Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches and Remove dead leaves. In summer Inkberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Turnip needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.