Life Span
Not Available
Perennial
Origin
Hybrid origin
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Not Available
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Number of Varieties
Not Available
Habitat
Clay soil areas, Loamy soils, Sandy areas, Well Drained
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
5-9
Not Available
Sunset Zone
A1, A2, A3, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7
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
Habit
Upright/Erect
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
Green, Purple
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Bicolor
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Red, Purple, Burgundy, Black
Purple, Black
Leaf Color in Spring
Green
Green, Light Green
Leaf Color in Summer
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Fall
Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Color in Winter
Light Green
Green, Dark Green
Plant Season
Summer, Fall
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Spring
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Drought
Drought
Where to Plant?
Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Budding, Seedlings, Stem Cutting
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Medium
Medium
Watering Requirements
Allow to dry out slightly between watering, Do not water frequently
Keep ground moist, Requires watering in the growing season, Water Deeply, Water less during winter
In Summer
Lots of watering
Lots of watering
In Spring
Moderate
Moderate
In Winter
Average Water
Average Water
Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline
Neutral
Soil Type
Clay, Loam, Sand
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves, Thinning
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply N-P-K, since leafy plants, use higher nitrogen content fertilizer
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Birds, Leaf spot, Red blotch
Insects, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Drought
Drought
Flowers
Insignificant
Showy
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
Yes
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Medium
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Glossy
Glossy
Attracts
Birds
Not Available
Allergy
Not Available
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Cottage Garden
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Air purification
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Not Available
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Fruits
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Used As Food
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
No
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Edible, Fruit / Fruit Tree, Hedges, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
RIBES x culverwellii
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Jostaberry
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
Jostaberry
भारतीय पालक
In German
Jostaberry
Indian Spinat
In French
casseille
épinards indienne
In Spanish
Jostaberry
espinaca india
In Greek
Jostaberry
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Jostaberry
espinafre indiano
In Polish
Jostaberry
Indyjski szpinak
In Latin
OLIVE
Spinach Indian
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Equisetopsida
Not Available
Order
Saxifragales
Caryophyllales
Family
Grossulariaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Not Available
Not Available
Subfamily
Not Available
Not Available
Season and Care of Jostaberry and Indian Spinach
Season and care of Jostaberry and Indian Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Jostaberry and Indian Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Jostaberry season is Summer and Fall and Indian Spinach season is Summer and Fall. The type of soil for Jostaberry is Clay, Loam, Sand and for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Jostaberry is Acidic, Neutral, Alkaline and for Indian Spinach is Neutral.
Jostaberry and Indian Spinach Physical Information
Jostaberry and Indian Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Jostaberry height is 120.00 cm and width 120.00 cm whereas Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Jostaberry and Indian Spinach are as follows:
Jostaberry flower color: Green and Purple
Jostaberry leaf color: Green
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Jostaberry and Indian Spinach
Care of Jostaberry and Indian Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Jostaberry pruning is done Do not prune during shooting season, Remove damaged leaves, Remove dead branches, Remove dead leaves and Thinning and Indian Spinach pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Jostaberry needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water. Whereas, in summer Indian Spinach needs Lots of watering and in winter, it needs Average Water.