Life Span
Perennial
Perennial
Origin
Mexico
Southeastern Asia, India
Types
Laelia candida, Laelia discolor
Basella rubra, L.Basella oleracea, Landw.Basella lucida, L.Basella japonica, Burm.f.Basella cordifolia,
Habitat
shaded riverbanks, Subtropical climates
gardens
USDA Hardiness Zone
9-11
Not Available
Sunset Zone
H1, H2, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
Clump-Forming
Vining/Climbing
Minimum Width
Not Available
Flower Color
White, Light Pink, Lavender
White, Pink, Light Pink
Flower Color Modifier
Not Available
Bicolor
Fruit Color
Dark Blue
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
Green, Gray Green
Green, Dark Green
Leaf Shape
Acicular
Round
Plant Season
Fall, Winter
Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter
Sunlight
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Type of Soil
Not Available
Clay, Loam
The pH of Soil
Not Available
Neutral
Soil Drainage
Well drained
Well drained
Bloom Time
Fall, Late Fall, Early Winter, Winter
Indeterminate
Tolerances
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Where to Plant?
Container, Ground
Ground, Pot
How to Plant?
Divison
Seedlings
Plant Maintenance
Low
Medium
Watering Requirements
Needs watering once a week
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
Slightly Acidic
Neutral
Soil Type
Well-aerated
Clay, Loam
Soil Drainage Capacity
Well drained
Well drained
Sun Exposure
Partial Sun, Partial shade
Full Sun, Partial Sun
Pruning
Remove lateral branches
Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts, Requires very little pruning
Fertilizers
Apply 10-10-10 amount, Use nitrogen rich soil
All-Purpose Liquid Fertilizer
Pests and Diseases
Aphids, Bacterial leaf spot, Fusarium wilt
Insects, Mites
Plant Tolerance
Heat Tolerance, Salt and Soil Compaction
Drought
Flower Petal Number
Single
Single
Edible Fruit
No
Not Available
Foliage Texture
Coarse
Medium
Foliage Sheen
Matte
Glossy
Attracts
Aphids, Mites
Not Available
Allergy
conjunctivitis, Dermatitis, Skin rash
no allergic reactions
Aesthetic Uses
Beautification, Showy Purposes
Not Used For Aesthetic Purpose
Beauty Benefits
No Beauty Benefits
Not Available
Environmental Uses
Very little waste
Air purification
Medicinal Uses
Prevention of convulsion, Vasorelaxant
Astringent
Part of Plant Used
Not Available
Fruits, Leaves
Other Uses
Application in Handicrafts, Making Perfumes, Making Sweet Scented Oil, Used as Ornamental plant
Culinary use, Used As Food
Used As Indoor Plant
Yes
No
Used As Outdoor Plant
Yes
Yes
Garden Design
Container, Feature Plant, Houseplant, Mixed Border
Container, Edible, Groundcover, Herb / Vegetable, Tropical, Vine
Botanical Name
LAELIA anceps
BASELLA alba
Common Name
Laelia, Orchid
Ceylon Spinach, Indian Spinach, Malabar Spinach
In Hindi
Laelia
भारतीय पालक
In German
Laelia
Indian Spinat
In French
Laelia
épinards indienne
In Spanish
Laelia
espinaca india
In Greek
Laelia
Ινδικό Σπανάκι
In Portuguese
Laelia
espinafre indiano
In Polish
Laelia
Indyjski szpinak
In Latin
Laelia
Spinach Indian
Phylum
Magnoliophyta
Not Available
Class
Liliopsida
Not Available
Order
Orchidales
Caryophyllales
Family
Orchidaceae
Basellaceae
Clade
Angiosperms, Monocots
Angiosperms, Core eudicots, Eudicots
Tribe
Epidendreae
Not Available
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Not Available
Season and Care of Laelia and Indian Spinach
Season and care of Laelia and Indian Spinach is important to know. While considering everything about Laelia and Indian Spinach Care, growing season is an essential factor. Laelia season is Fall and Winter and Indian Spinach season is Fall and Winter. The type of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Indian Spinach is Clay, Loam while the PH of soil for Laelia is Not Available and for Indian Spinach is Neutral.
Laelia and Indian Spinach Physical Information
Laelia and Indian Spinach physical information is very important for comparison. Laelia height is 45.70 cm and width 45.70 cm whereas Indian Spinach height is 2.40 cm and width Not Available. The color specification of Laelia and Indian Spinach are as follows:
Laelia flower color: White, Light Pink and Lavender
Laelia leaf color: Green
Indian Spinach flower color: White, Pink and Light Pink
- Indian Spinach leaf color: Green, Light Green
Care of Laelia and Indian Spinach
Care of Laelia and Indian Spinach include pruning, fertilizers, watering etc. Laelia pruning is done Remove lateral branches and Indian Spinach pruning is done Remove dead leaves, Remove dead or diseased plant parts and Requires very little pruning. In summer Laelia 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.